Manu Morlanes will play on loan to Mallorca, who You will acquire your property pass on June 30 in case of permanence in the First Division, after the agreement reached today in Villarreal by the Mallorcan football director, Pablo Ortells. On the other hand, the club has made the signing of the Swede official today Augustinssonwho also arrives on loan, in his case from Sevilla.
OKBALEARES exclusively announced last week the negotiations between Mallorca and Villarreal for the transfer of Morlanes. The people of Castellón said no to Ortells on two occasions, but over the weekend his stance softened since it is a demarcation for which they have many players, which allowed progress in negotiations that will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, the last day of the market.
In addition, today the club has announced the transfer -without a purchase option- of the Swede Ludwig Augustinsson, who announced OKBALEARES last Saturday after the match played in Cádiz. The winger has played the first part of the season at Aston Villa. He has been international 50 times with the selection of his country.
In statements made to the club’s official media, Augustinsson has been happy about his return to La Liga. «I am very happy, I really like La Liga. It is one of the best leagues in the world. Coming to RCD Mallorca is a good opportunity for me, to reach a great club and a great family. The League is very technical, with a very high level. It’s a big challenge for me.”
The Swedish footballer also appreciates the good season the team is having, located in the middle zone of the table. “Now it’s a good position in La Liga, I want to continue like this and win many games. Personally, I want to play as many games as possible and help the team to get the best position.” The defender is eager to debut with his new team, just when RCD Mallorca will receive a visit from Real Madrid. «It’s an amazing first game. I can’t wait to see the atmosphere here and hopefully I can play. It’s a great game and we’re playing at home, of course we want to win that game.”
As a curiosity, Augustinsson knows Mallorca well. Sa family has a summer house in Bethlehem, in Artà, and it has been usual for him to come to spend his vacations on the island. “I’ve been here many, many times in my life. I told my girlfriend that I feel like it’s a bit like coming home. My parents have a small house in Betlem, and I have been there a lot with my brother. Last summer I came a lot with my girlfriend and my daughter. It is a really beautiful island. I’m lovin ‘it”.
