RCD Mallorca has ramped up its pursuit of Serbian midfielder Nemanja Gudelj by presenting an improved contract offer to the free agent. The Balearic club's proposal now surpasses the one prepared by fellow suitors Málaga CF.
Gudelj, 34, left Sevilla at the start of the 2026 summer transfer window after seven seasons with the Andalusian side. He made 261 appearances for Sevilla and won two UEFA Europa League titles. His availability on a free transfer has attracted several clubs, but the battle in Spain is primarily between RCD Mallorca and Málaga CF. Cádiz CF remains in the fight, and foreign clubs are also monitoring the situation.
What is RCD Mallorca offering Gudelj?
RCD Mallorca's offer is a two-year contract with a salary package superior to that proposed by Málaga CF. The club, which finished the 2025 season 14th in La Liga with 35 points, sees Gudelj as a key piece for its project. They are promising him a leading role in midfield, a factor the player values alongside the geographical proximity to Andalusia, where he has lived for the past seven years.
The management at Son Moix believes the Serbian's experience and quality could be decisive. The team managed by Javier Aguirre scored 40 goals last campaign but conceded 49, so strengthening the engine room with a player of his profile is a priority. You can check the current state of the squad on our squad page.
Why is Gudelj hesitant about his destination?
Despite RCD Mallorca's improved financial offer, Nemanja Gudelj's decision remains open. The player is prioritizing a destination close to Seville, where his family is settled. The financial aspect, although improved by Mallorca's offer, is not his main concern.
Málaga CF is trying to attract him with the possibility of continuing to play in the top flight, a strong sporting argument. Gudelj is carefully studying which project best fits his personal and professional priorities at 34 years old. His career includes spells in the Netherlands (NAC Breda, AZ, and Ajax), China (Tianjin TEDA and Guangzhou Evergrande), and Portugal (Sporting CP), before his long stint in Spain.
How does this affect the RCD Mallorca squad?
The potential signing of Gudelj would come at a time when RCD Mallorca is dealing with several significant absences. The injury list includes key names like striker Vedat Muriqi, full-back Pablo Maffeo, and midfielder Manuel Morlanes, as well as Samuel Almeida Costa, Iván Cuéllar, and Javi Llabrés. Bolstering the midfield with a proven player like the Serbian would provide immediate solidity.
The club is looking to make a quality leap after a season of consolidation where they finished 44 points behind champions Barcelona. The squad needs depth and experience for crucial matches, something Gudelj provides in abundance. Fans can follow injury updates in our dedicated injuries section.
What is the next step in this negotiation?
All signs point to the final decision now resting with Nemanja Gudelj himself. RCD Mallorca has made its move by improving its initial offer and positioning itself advantageously against Málaga CF in economic terms. However, sporting and personal factors will carry significant weight.
The player is expected to announce his resolution in the coming days, once he has evaluated all variables. For the Balearic club, closing this signing would be a major boost ahead of pre-season and a statement of intent. The team wants to improve its performance next campaign and distance itself from the lower reaches of the table, where it ended last season. You can view the full La Liga table in our standings section.
