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Back with Alaves Maras is heading back to his parent club Alaves after ending his season-long loan spell in Gijon.

Impact Maras featured in 28 games across all competitions for Gijon while on loan from Alaves, providing one assist. The central defender is now heading back to his parent club with two years left on his contract, and his future is a bit uncertain since he was loaned out in the last two seasons and could be on the move again heading into the 2025/26 season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Maras was an unused substitute in last week's defeat against Levante.

Impact Maras had a decent loan-season with Rayo, taking over as the starting center back alongside Alejandro Catena went down with an injury in early March. Maras kept three clean sheets in 16 La Liga appearances (11 starts) overall this campaign, and he's now set to return to Almeria in the summer.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Barcelona Maras kept a clean sheet with three blocks made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Maras made just four starts by Jan. 2 but has now started four straight games, keeping two clean sheets and helping to shut down Barcelona in a historic win. He'll next face Real Sociedad, which have scored the fourth-fewest goals in the league.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE