El Rayo made Baby's renewal official this Monday. Although he did not detail the number of seasons (“Agreement closed for the renewal of the contract that united both parties”, the club announced in a tweet), the same player already confirmed after the promotion, in Union Lightning, that will wear the Strip until 2025. Without a doubt, great news for the fans who see how one of their fittest and most beloved players continues in Vallecas. His house. The place where he returned for the third time in 18-19 and where he will continue until he turns 35.
Baby has been key in the rise of Rayo. The winger overcame a serious crusader injury to his right knee that forced him to suffer an ordeal of operations, long hospital stays and a sick leave that exceeded a year. All this surrounded by the real possibility that he could not play football again. But he did and both his goals – six in the League, two of them in the playoff and one more in the Cup – and his drive were decisive when the team needed it most. This is how the fans recognized him, who dedicated a loud ovation when he jumped to the grass against Leganés who made him a double.
Baby was precisely one of the players who today underwent medical tests prior to returning to work tomorrow Tuesday. Another was the side Fran García, after Rayo executes the purchase option for 50% of its rights. Nevertheless, the Madrid entity has not yet announced this operation. In addition, it was possible to see some players who are pending to close their exit, as is the case of Advíncula. This Monday may be the key day for the Peruvian's march to Boca and the arrival of his replacement, Iván Balliu, who would sign for two seasons.