RCD Mallorca have completed their fifth signing for the 2026/27 season. Midfielder Álex Sala Herrero, 25, will join on loan from Italian side Lecce with a purchase option, according to sources close to the Balearic club.
Who is Álex Sala and what does he bring to Mallorca?
Álex Sala Herrero (Viladecans, April 9, 2001) is a midfielder developed in Girona CF’s youth academy. After a stint at Córdoba in Segunda División two seasons ago, he moved to Lecce, where he saw limited minutes last year. Now he arrives at RCD Mallorca to regain playing time under Luis García.
At 25, Sala brings experience from Spain’s second tier, a profile that fits the Balearic club’s project. The Catalan player, raised in Viladecans, aims to reinvent himself at the Mallorca side after being frozen out in Italy.
Why is this signing crucial for Mallorca?
Sala’s arrival bolsters Mallorca’s midfield, a position the club has targeted this transfer window. The loan with a purchase option lets the team assess his impact before making a final call.
Luis García, his manager, has worked with Sala before. The coach trusts his ability to add balance in midfield, something Mallorca needs as it gears up for the 2026/27 La Liga campaign.
What’s next after Sala’s arrival?
The deal with Lecce was finalized this Friday, though an official announcement is pending. The midfielder will join the team in the coming hours once paperwork is complete.
Mallorca remains active in the transfer market and could unveil more moves in the coming days. Sala’s arrival is just the opening act ahead of a preseason that promises more surprises.
