Mariano Díaz joins Deportivo Alavés and signs a contract with the Spanish first division club until 2027. The player was previously without a club for a year after leaving FC Sevilla in the summer of 2024. He is particularly known for his time at Real Madrid, where he served as a backup for Karim Benzema and won the Champions League twice with the club.

Mariano Díaz has been training with Deportivo Alavés as part of an effort to regain his form and display his skills. This temporary arrangement was made at Mariano's request as he waits for new opportunities. While there is a positive relationship with the club's management, there are currently no plans to sign him unless unexpected developments arise. The former Real Madrid and Sevilla striker, who has been without a club since his contract ended in June 2024, officially joined the Basque club's training sessions at their Ibaia sports center. Despite his lack of club-level activity, he has continued to play for the Dominican Republic national team, even scoring in a friendly against Puerto Rico in March. According to reports from Marca, Mariano already has two concrete offers on the table, adding an intriguing aspect to his current situation at Alavés.