Deportivo La Coruna is on the verge of completing the signing of goalkeeper Leo Román, a deal that already has the €9 million release clause secured. The club, sitting 2nd in Segunda División with 77 points and a recent LWWWW run, is looking to shore up the goal to cement its promotion push.

How did the opportunity arise?

Mallorca's drop to Segunda División cut Román's clause from €12 million to €9 million, creating a window that Dépor moved to exploit before other teams could bid. The 25‑year‑old renewed with the Balearic side until 2030, but the forced reduction opened the door to a swift negotiation. Last season he started 33 league games in La Liga and made his Spain debut on June 4 in a friendly against Iraq, played at Riazor.

What does this mean for Álvaro Ferllo?

Román's arrival will put Álvaro Ferllo’s future in doubt; Ferllo logged the most minutes between the posts during the promotion campaign and earned fan support with key saves and penalties. The coach now must decide whether to keep him as a backup or find him a move for regular minutes. The choice matters, as the club needs a reliable last line to avoid dropping points late in the season.

Which other options were on the table?

Before Román’s name dominated talks, Deportivo had looked at Diego Conde from Villarreal and Julen Agirrezabala, who spent the previous season on loan from Athletic to Valencia. A Turkish club also expressed interest, but those talks fell through. A €9 million outlay would rank among the biggest summer spends in A Coruña, signalling Dépor’s willingness to invest heavily to guarantee top‑flight survival.

What comes next?

The deal is virtually sealed; only administrative steps and convincing Mallorca—still needing cash after relegation—remain. If all goes smoothly, Román could sign before the transfer window closes and be ready for the next match, where Dépor, after a 1‑2 loss to Las Palmas on 31‑05‑2026, will aim to get back to winning ways. With 65 goals scored and 44 conceded (+21 goal difference) this season, strengthening the goalkeeper position is essential to keep pace and close the five‑point gap with leaders Racing Santander.