✅ Official: Rayane Belaid signs for Rayo Vallecano

Rayan Belaid has officially joined Rayo Vallecano, signing a five-year contract with the LaLiga side. The move strengthens the Spanish club's midfield by bringing in a highly promising talent from Atlético de Madrid. The agreement stipulates that Atlético retains a fifty percent stake in Belaid's economic rights.

Rayan Belaid, a Spanish-Algerian footballer, has already made his mark in Spain's youth national teams. He was the Under-19 European champion in 2024 and represented his country at the Under-20 World Cup. As an academy graduate, Belaid had already competed at the top level, making his LaLiga debut in April 2026.

Expressing his excitement, Belaid also thanked Atlético de Madrid for his development during his time at the academy. The midfielder is already well-versed in Rayo Vallecano's system and ready to contribute under the club's coaching staff.

The signing of Belaid injects fresh energy, versatility, and vision into Rayo Vallecano's midfield, which had been seeking more attacking alternatives. Fans of the Vallecas-based club are eagerly anticipating the chance to witness the performances of this most promising talent of his generation. The transfer bolsters the club's strategy of combining experience with youthful vigor to tackle the challenges of the upcoming season.