Málaga CF have completed the loan signings of midfielder Jens Cajuste and left-back Adam Aznou. The deals were finalised this week and the club will make the official announcement within the next few hours, as reported by Sport.es.
The team's next fixture is at home against Athletic Club on 29 November, a match already listed on our fixtures page. The sporting directorate has worked to address specific squad needs with these additions.
Who are the new players?
Jens Cajuste arrives on loan from Napoli. The agreement includes a non-mandatory purchase option worth eight million euros, as detailed by transfer market specialist Gianluca di Marzio. Cajuste is a physical midfielder who will add dynamism to the centre of the park.
Meanwhile, Adam Aznou joins from Everton on a season-long loan with no option to buy. The defender, for whom the English club paid nine million to Bayern Munich, has gathered experience in the Bundesliga, Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. Aznou could occupy a reserve team slot, offering flexibility to the manager.
How do they fit into the current squad?
The arrival of Aznou creates direct competition at left-back with Salinas and Rafita. This defensive reinforcement is a key piece for the season's project. You can check the full team composition on our squad page.
In midfield, Cajuste joins a group seeking greater consistency. His signing comes after the club closely monitored the market, as initially reported by journalist Matteo Moretto. The purchase option gives Málaga CF room to evaluate his long-term performance.
What other movements are happening at the club?
Pablo Arriaza is close to renewing his contract and will be loaned to CD Estepona in the Segunda RFEF. The pending step is the signing of the loan agreement. The Estepona team is managed by Manolo Sánchez, providing a good opportunity for minutes for the young player.
The transfer window remains open and the sporting directorate is keeping the door open for one more possible reinforcement. A winger is the priority if a squad slot opens up or another departure occurs. Everything will depend on the opportunities that arise in the market.
The next league commitment at La Rosaleda against Athletic Club will be an important first test for this renewed team. The match date is 29 November 2026.
