RCD Mallorca has made a final decision regarding Pablo Maffeo

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RCD Mallorca has decided to take a stand with Pablo Maffeo. The maroon team has taken strong measures to accelerate the definitive departure of the Catalan right-back, who has been left out of Jagoba Arrasate's squad for the match against FC Barcelona.

A decision that does not come as a surprise, as the player has been expressing his desire to leave Son Moix for months. The coach was clear in his pre-match press conference: "I call up those who are focused on helping the team, there are others who are not mentally here." A direct message to Maffeo and also to Cyle Larin, another player whose time in the island is running out. The tension with the fans is evident, as was reflected in the reception both players recently had, marked by coldness and certain reproaches from the stands.

In Maffeo's case, the relationship with the Mallorca fans was fractured at the end of last season when he publicly hinted at his intention to seek new challenges. Since then, the atmosphere turned hostile, and his presence on the field has diminished. Nevertheless, the defender still holds a good reputation in the market, something that sports director Pablo Ortells intends to leverage to achieve a figure commensurate with his value.

Mallorca negotiates Maffeo's sale in parallel

The issue lies in the fact that the negotiations for his transfer have not yet been finalized. During the summer, Nottingham Forest came very close to signing him, but the deal stalled in the final stretch due to economic differences between the clubs. That situation frustrated the player, who expected a swift exit. In recent weeks, Greek side Panathinaikos has shown interest, although positions are still far apart.

Meanwhile, Arrasate must deal with the loss of an important player on the right side of the defense without a replacement having arrived. The coach does not want the situation to drag on further, as he believes that a player without total commitment can affect the team's performance. Therefore, his decision to exclude him from the squad is also a message to the rest of the team: in this Mallorca, only those fully focused on the project play.

Maffeo's departure seems inevitable, but the club wants it to happen on their own terms. Ortells' strong stance hinders a quick agreement, although the market still offers options. Both in Spain and in foreign leagues, the fullback remains an attractive player for his experience and performance capability in high-level matches.

With the market still open in some countries, Maffeo's future will be defined soon. At Son Moix, it is clear: his cycle in the team is over, and it's only a matter of time before he finds a new destination. What remains to be seen is whether the agreement will be reached before internal tension affects the group further.

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