Málaga CF has resolved the departures of Pablo Arriaza and Moussa Diarra in the final stretch of the transfer window, as reported this Monday by the newspaper Málaga Hoy. The club has reached an initial agreement with midfielder Arriaza to extend his contract for one year and loan him out immediately, while defender Diarra, who is injured, will join the Atlético Malagueño squad.
What is the deal for Pablo Arriaza?
The agreement with Pablo Arriaza follows a formula the club has used successfully before. Sporting director Loren Juarros is finalising details with the player's representatives. The plan is to emulate the past operation involving David Larrubia, whose contract was extended before a loan to Mérida. Manager Sergio Pellicer has publicly stated that Arriaza is a "club asset" and this is the best option for his development. The 22-year-old midfielder has a contract until 2027 according to squad data.
What is the plan for Moussa Diarra?
For Moussa Diarra, the situation is more complicated due to his extensive injury history. The club has decided the defender will complete his recovery within the Atlético Malagueño setup. Once fit to compete, he is expected to make a difference for the reserve team, which is competing in the Tercera RFEF this season. This strategy mirrors the one applied during the last January window. Diarra is one of several players on the club's injuries list, which currently has three confirmed absences.
Will Málaga receive money from transfers?
Málaga CF could receive extra income if the transfer of Javi Rueda from Celta de Vigo to the Premier League is completed. The full-back, a product of the Málaga youth academy, is close to a move to Nottingham Forest for a fee that could be around 20 million euros. Thanks to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, Málaga would be entitled to 0.5% of the total, about 100,000 euros. CD San Félix, a former satellite club, would receive 0.25%. These funds would arrive as the team sits eleventh in the league standings.
How does this affect the squad?
With the departures of Juanpe and Dani Sánchez already formalised, these resolutions clarify the squad situation. Málaga CF reduces its wage bill and moves on players not in the manager's immediate plans. The team now focuses on preparation for the next league match, which you can check on our fixtures page. The transfer window closes soon, and the club has managed these exits without additional cost, retaining future rights over Arriaza.
