Málaga CF will start preseason next Monday with a squad of 24 players worth €31.63 million, the lowest total in LaLiga EA Sports. The Rosaleda club begins without new faces, but the sporting department already has defensive targets in sight.

Why does the squad have the lowest value?

Transfermarkt reports Málaga CF’s 24‑man roster is valued at €31.63 M, a stark gap compared with the rest of the division. The main factor is youth: most players are under 23, which keeps their market price low. Sporting directors Loren Juarros and Juanfran Funes have focused on emerging talents who have not yet hit their peak valuation.

What does this low value mean for the campaign?

A cheap squad creates room for growth: last season the team’s market value rose 200 % from the start of the competition, driven by the rapid development of Chupete and Larrubia. Yet, a lack of top‑flight experience remains a weakness; only Einar Galilea (Alavés) and Julen Lobete (Real Sociedad) have played in LaLiga, and neither debuted for Málaga.

Which positions will the next signings target?

Juarros has made it clear that any spending will focus on the left‑back and centre‑back spots. Those are the roles where Málaga CF is prepared to offer higher wages and, if necessary, a transfer fee. The plan is to blend youth with experience, adding players who have already logged a full season in Segunda or LaLiga.

How does Málaga compare financially with rivals?

In an imagined market‑value ranking, Racing Club sits at €57.40 M, about €16 M more than the coastal side. Getafe, Osasuna and Alavés hover around €66‑67 M. Among newly promoted sides, Deportivo La Coruña, with Leo Román and Amatucci, reaches €75.05 M, staying above the relegation‑watch zone. Málaga CF, at €31.63 M, is far from giants like Real Madrid or Barcelona, which exceed €1 billion, but also distant from clubs battling to avoid the drop.

What’s next for the preseason?

Monday will feature the first official training session, followed by a friendly against a regional‑level side. During those days, the board will review scouting reports and decide whether to activate the budgets earmarked for the left‑back and centre‑back. The ultimate goal is to reach the second half of the season with a competitive roster capable of earning promotion to Primera División.