According to Marca, Córdoba has recently secured the signing of Mariano Emilio Carmona Cerezo from Coria, a team in the Segunda Federación. Mariano, a forward, has agreed to a one-year contract with Córdoba, becoming the club's sixth signing this summer. Among the summer signings is Rubén Alves, who was acquired permanently after his loan from Tenerife. At nearly 24 years old, Mariano first gained recognition at the national level while playing for Real Murcia, where he participated in 7 matches during the 2023-24 season. In the current season, he impressed by scoring 13 goals in 30 matches for Coria, demonstrating his strength and scoring prowess. Córdoba's strategy of recruiting players from lower divisions, which has been successful in the past with players like Xavi Sintes from Sevilla Atlético, continues with Mariano's addition. He is set to join the team for preseason training under the guidance of Iván Ania, aiming to earn a place in the first team.