Mármol joins Espanyol as Fuster nears Almería deal

Mármol completes a transfer to RCD Espanyol. Fuster reaches an agreement with UD Almería within hours. Both departures come as UD Las Palmas prepares for its playoff semifinal. UD Las Palmas will host Málaga CF on Saturday in the first leg of the playoff semifinals. The match determines the club’s chance to reach the promotion final. The team’s promotion ambitions remain high on Gran Canaria. Espanyol secures Mármol after negotiations concluded earlier this week. The defender adds depth to Espanyol’s back line for the upcoming season. No transfer fee details were disclosed. Fuster’s agreement with Almería positions the midfielder for a new contract ahead of the new campaign. Almería expects Fuster to strengthen its midfield options. The deal is set to be finalized within hours. Las Palmas’ squad will face Málaga without Mármol and Fuster for the semifinal. Coach aims to rely on remaining key players to maintain the promotion push. The outcome will decide the club’s path to the top tier. Both Espanyol and Almería will integrate their new signings during pre‑season preparations. UD Las Palmas will look to compensate for the losses as the playoff progresses. The upcoming fixtures will test each club’s depth.