CD Estepona 2026/27 Roster Moves: All Contract Renewals, New Signings, and Departures from the Costa del Sol Squad

CD Estepona continues to shape its roster for the 2026/27 season. The red-and-white team has already confirmed numerous contract extensions, several signings, and the first departures in a summer transfer window that remains in full swing. In addition, CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez have reported on many of these moves ahead of the club’s official announcements.

Below, we review all of CD Estepona’s new signings, departures, contract extensions, and players with active contracts for the 2026/27 season.

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
José Antonio Caro will continue to lead the red-and-white goal
Captain José Antonio Caro will continue to defend CD Estepona’s goal and will play his third season at the Francisco Muñoz Pérez Stadium.
His retention was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on May 18, while the club made it official on June 10. The renewal was automatic under the terms of his contract.

Antonio Marín renews and will play his third season
On June 27, CD Estepona announced the contract renewal of Antonio Marín, one of the team’s leaders. The captain will begin his third season with the Rojillos and expressed his joy following the agreement: “I’m happy and looking forward to continuing to share happy moments together. Here’s to an exciting year!”

Alfonso Candelas will remain on the left wing
One of the players most beloved by the fans will continue to wear the red-and-white jersey. CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez broke the news of the contract extension on June 10, while the club confirmed it three days later. The fullback will enter his third season at Estepona after playing 73 matches for the club and being voted by CD Estepona Fans supporters as the most consistent player of the 2025–26 season.

Álvaro Díaz will stay for another season
The 21-year-old center back will continue to be part of the Rojillo project. The club confirmed his contract extension on June 19, showing confidence in a player who was barely able to participate last season due to injuries and who is expected to play a much more important role this year.

David Ballarín will continue to wear red
After becoming one of the most influential players in the final stretch of the season, David Ballarín will remain with CD Estepona. CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez reported on June 12 that negotiations were well underway and that his continuation was only a matter of time. The club made the renewal official on June 14. The forward finished the season with 4 goals and 6 assists.

Ariel Herrero will remain CD Estepona’s “No. 9”
The forward will stay for another season after recording 8 goals and one assist in just 18 league matches. The renewal was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 15 at 2:05 p.m., while the club confirmed it just 17 minutes later, at 2:22 p.m. Despite receiving offers from higher divisions, Ariel chose to continue leading the Rojillo attack.

Sandji Baradji will remain in midfield
The Malian midfielder will stay for another season after becoming one of the most frequently used players last season, logging over 2,000 minutes and appearing in more than 36 matches. The news of his retention was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 25.

Maxi Benites will continue to develop at Muñoz Pérez
After establishing himself on the first team last season, Maxi Benites will continue to wear the red jersey. His contract extension was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 19 and was made official by the club on June 24. The Argentine played in 24 matches, starting in 14 of them.

Alberto González will remain with CD Estepona
The young left back will continue to be part of the team. CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez reported on June 22 that, despite having a contract in effect, the player would remain under Manolo Sánchez’s guidance for the 2026/27 season.

Mario Camero Signs Extension While Continuing His Recovery
The U-23 defender will remain with CD Estepona after the club announced his contract extension on June 22. The player will begin the season while continuing to recover from his knee injury.

TRANSFERS
Jorge Álvarez returns home
The first signing of the summer was Jorge Álvarez, who returns to CD Estepona five seasons later. His signing was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 18 at 1:02 p.m., while the club made it official just 56 minutes later, at 1:58 p.m. The player returns after securing promotion to the Primera Federación and playing more than 60 matches in that division with Marbella FC.

Álex Claverías Bolsters the Midfield
The 25-year-old midfielder arrives from UD Melilla. The deal was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 11, when negotiations were well underway. The signing was made official on June 19. Claverías arrives in Estepona with experience in both the First and Second Federations.

Nacho Ramón, the Rojillos’ new forward
On June 26, CD Estepona announced the signing of Nacho Ramón, a forward from CD Arenteiro. The forward arrives after gaining scoring experience at clubs such as Atlético Sanluqueño, CD Eldense, and Atlético Agustino, thereby strengthening the offensive line of Manolo Sánchez’s team.

PLAYERS WITH CURRENT CONTRACTS
In addition to the announced contract extensions, several players will continue to be part of the first team as they have active contracts. These include:

• Ale Contreras.
• Roi Tato.
• David Pomares, a Rojillo youth product who will continue to be part of the first team under the guidance of Manolo Sánchez and Julen Guerrero.
• Alberto González, whose continuation was also reported in advance by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez.

DEPARTURES
Juanan ends his time with the Rojillos
After two seasons with the club, Juanan will not continue with CD Estepona. His departure was first reported by CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez on June 14, before the club confirmed his departure on June 24. The midfielder, who played more than 60 matches in the red-and-white jersey, was not part of the plans for the new roster and will continue his career at UCAM Murcia, where he will join the university team for the 2026/27 season.

Alfonso Liceras Will Play in the Primera Federación
The goalkeeper did not accept the contract renewal offer presented by CD Estepona, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half-season stint with the club. Liceras played 69 matches in the red-and-white jersey and will continue his career at CD Extremadura, a Primera Federación team.

THE TRANSFER WINDOW REMAINS OPEN
CD Estepona continues to work on building a competitive roster for the 2026/27 season, so further moves are still expected in terms of signings, contract renewals, and departures.

CD Estepona Fans and La Tribuna del Muñoz Pérez will continue to report on all the latest transfer news and will update this article as we learn of new developments regarding the red-and-white squad.