RC Deportivo signs goalkeeper Leo Román Riquelme on five-year deal from Mallorca

RC Deportivo signs goalkeeper Leo Román Riquelme on five-year deal from Mallorca The Spanish club's latest squad reinforcement highlights how football transfers increasingly intersect with crypto-powered fan engagement and tokenized sports economies Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jul. 3, 2026 RC Deportivo has locked in goalkeeper Leonardo Román Riquelme from RCD Mallorca on a five-year contract, marking the club’s second reinforcement ahead of the upcoming season. The deal, confirmed on July 3, 2026, brings the 25-year-old Ibiza-born keeper to A Coruña as Deportivo continues rebuilding its squad for competitive play.

Advertisement No transfer fee was publicly disclosed, though Román’s estimated market value sits in the range of €6M to €7.4M. That valuation jumped after Mallorca extended his contract through June 30, 2030, just last year, making Deportivo’s move a notable coup.

What Deportivo gets in Román Román stands 1.89 meters tall and has built a steady reputation as a reliable La Liga presence. He joined Mallorca’s youth setup back in 2020, working his way through the ranks to first-team action.

His career trajectory includes a loan spell at Real Oviedo during the 2023-24 season, where he got consistent minutes and sharpened his game outside Mallorca’s shadow. He has also earned caps with Spain’s national team program, adding international experience to his résumé. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team.

For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy. SOCCER RC Deportivo signs goalkeeper Leo Román Riquelme on five-year deal from Mallorca The Spanish club's latest squad reinforcement highlights how football transfers increasingly intersect with crypto-powered fan engagement and tokenized sports economies by Editorial Team Jul. 3, 2026 Share Add us on Google RC Deportivo has locked in goalkeeper Leonardo Román Riquelme from RCD Mallorca on a five-year contract, marking the club’s second reinforcement ahead of the upcoming season.

The deal, confirmed on July 3, 2026, brings the 25-year-old Ibiza-born keeper to A Coruña as Deportivo continues rebuilding its squad for competitive play. Advertisement No transfer fee was publicly disclosed, though Román’s estimated market value sits in the range of €6M to €7.4M.

That valuation jumped after Mallorca extended his contract through June 30, 2030, just last year, making Deportivo’s move a notable coup. What Deportivo gets in Román Román stands 1.89 meters tall and has built a steady reputation as a reliable La Liga presence.

He joined Mallorca’s youth setup back in 2020, working his way through the ranks to first-team action. His career trajectory includes a loan spell at Real Oviedo during the 2023-24 season, where he got consistent minutes and sharpened his game outside Mallorca’s shadow. He has also earned caps with Spain’s national team program, adding international experience to his résumé.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.