Nobel Mendy

In June 2026, reports indicated Rayo Vallecano exercised a purchase option for figures cited between €2.4 million and €3.5 million for 80% of the player's rights. In April 2026, it was reported that while Rayo's option was set at €2.4 million for 80%, other clubs were willing to pay over €12 million for a subsequent transfer; his Transfermarkt value was listed at €6.00m. In mid-2025, Real Betis reportedly valued him at €5 million, while a collapsed deal with PSV was agreed at €4 million, and Rangers was linked with offers around €4 million (and up to £4.5m, or ~€5.3m). In January 2025, Anderlecht was linked with bids rising towards €5 million. His transfer from Paris to Real Betis II in July 2024 was for a reported €900K.

Our valuation is driven by the significant increase in market interest for Nobel Mendy following his loan spell. While Rayo Vallecano is exercising a pre-agreed purchase option reportedly between €2.4M and €3.5M for 80% of his rights, this figure is now considered below his actual market value. This is evidenced by strong reported interest from clubs like Atalanta, Benfica, and Nottingham Forest, with potential subsequent transfer fees speculated to exceed €12 million. The valuation also considers the consistent cluster of €4-5 million offers from clubs like PSV and Rangers in mid-2025, which set a historical baseline that has since been surpassed.