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Available after loan restriction Salinas is available for Malaga's La Liga clash against Real Sociedad next Sunday, after serving a one-match loan restriction that prevented him from facing parent club Espanyol on...

Impact Salinas was ineligible to feature against Espanyol due to a clause in his loan agreement but is now free to return to action against Real Sociedad. The right-back's absence forced Malaga to consider alternative options on the right side of defense, with Carlos Puga among the candidates to fill in. With the restriction no longer applying, Salinas should be in contention to reclaim his regular starting role, although his inclusion in the starting XI will depend on the coaching staff's selection.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Loan-locked vs. Espanyol Salinas is loan-locked vs. Espanyol and won't be an option for the Oct. 9 match against them, according to Malaga Hoy.

Impact The right-back won't be available for this contest, meaning the coaching staff will have to get creative to improvise options on the right side of the defense. Carlos Puga could be an alternative, but he'd be a one-match stopgap since Salinas would be eligible to return against Real Sociedad on Sunday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two interceptions Salinas had two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Salinas featured in Malaga's lineup for a second straight match Sunday, recording two interceptions and a tackle won in the draw against Celta. He has appeared in four of the club's first five league matches, making two starts during that span as he looks to establish himself in La Liga following a difficult campaign with Espanyol last season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Malaga Salinas has been loaned to Malaga from Espanyol, according to his new club.

Impact Salinas is remaining in La Liga play but is switching teams, as he joins Malaga on a season-long loan with an option to buy. This comes after he earned limited time with Espanyol last season, notching two starts in 11 appearances for only 250 minutes of play. At age 26, he still has limited experience in La Liga play after debuting in the league last campaign. That said, he seems to be more of a rotational pick for the team now, adding depth they will need after promotion.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unfortunate own-goal Salinas had an own goal, one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 6th minute.

Impact Salinas was in a starting role Monday for his first appearance in five games, only his second start in nine appearances. However, it would go far from planned, allowing four goals while scoring an own-goal for himself, a day to forget altogether. He should drop back to the bench moving forward, more of a rotational player.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in on Saturday Salinas recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-0 win against Elche.

Impact Salinas replaced the injured Carlos Romero in the 75th minute and recorded only two touches. Salinas has registered five appearances this campaign, all off the bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Espanyol Salinas has joined Espanyol on a free transfer after leaving Elche, his new club announced.

Impact Salinas is leaving Elche as a free agent after seven years at the club, including time with the youth teams, senior squad, and during his loan spells at Unionistas CF and CD Mirandes. The left-back played 65 games for Elche and recorded three goals along with three assists. Salinas will now discover La Liga with Espanyol, having not featured yet in the Spanish top flight.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE