Convicted Spanish footballer Rafa Mir moves to Greek club Aris Thessaloniki
Rafa Mir, a 28-year-old Sevilla striker sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault, has terminated his contract with Sevilla and received judicial permission to play abroad. He is set to join Greek club Aris Thessaloniki, with conditions including monthly check-ins at the Spanish consulate. Mir, who claims the relations were consensual, plans to appeal. His departure allows Sevilla to reduce wages and free a squad spot amid their restructuring.
Editorial responsibility
- No named human review is recorded for this page.
- Reports are grouped by semantic similarity and deterministic rules. Language models may assist titles, summaries, translation and cross-source analysis; the page itself is projected from evidence records.
- Current automated evidence projection
Cross-source coverage
Wire timeline
Rafa Mir Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Sexual Assault, Allowed to Play in Greece
Spanish striker Rafa Mir, 29, was sentenced by a Valencia court on June 15 to eight and a half years in prison for sexual assault (seven years) and assault and battery (one and a half years). Despite the conviction, Spanish justice has authorized him to join a foreign club. He is expected to sign with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki in the coming hours after terminating his contract with Sevilla FC. His only obligation is to report once a month to the Spanish consulate in Greece. The player's lawyer, Jaime Campaner, announced an appeal. The decision has sparked controversy in Spain and beyond. Mir has played 162 La Liga matches and scored 40 goals in his career.
Rafa Mir, Sentenced for Sexual Assault, Allowed to Transfer to Greek Club Aris Thessaloniki
Rafa Mir, a Spanish footballer sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for sexual assault, has been granted permission by Spanish authorities to leave Seville and join Greek club Aris Thessaloniki. The former Valencia CF striker, who was on loan at Elche last season scoring eight goals in 29 appearances, chose the Greek project over several Spanish Second Division offers. As a condition of his transfer, Spanish justice requires him to sign in monthly at the Spanish consulate in Greece to ensure his regular presence at his new home in northern Thessaloniki.
Rafa Mir Agrees to Leave Sevilla Amid Legal Issues
Sevilla FC and striker Rafa Mir have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, which was set to run until June 2027. The decision follows Mir receiving judicial permission from the Provincial Court of Valencia to play abroad, as he faces a first-instance prison sentence of over eight years for sexual assault with violence. Mir, who joined Sevilla in 2021 for €16 million after an Olympic silver medal, never secured a starting role and was loaned to Valencia and Elche. His next destination is likely Aris Thessaloniki, though other options remain. Sevilla will save a significant portion of his salary, which was among the highest in the squad. The club has also offloaded Nianzou, with Joan Jordán's situation still unresolved.
Show 4 older updatesHide older updates
La Liga Player Rafa Mir Leaves Sevilla Despite Heavy Judicial Sentence
Rafa Mir, a Spanish striker for FC Sevilla, has reached an agreement to terminate the final year of his contract with the Andalusian club, as he was no longer part of the sports management's plans. This decision comes after several complicated months marked by off-field problems and an ongoing legal situation, including a heavy judicial sentence. Despite the legal issues, Mir has been authorized to join the Greek league and will continue his career with Aris Salonika, though he must comply with certain administrative obligations imposed by Spanish authorities. His departure allows Sevilla to reduce their wage bill and free up a squad spot. Mir, a former Wolverhampton player, had a mixed stint at Sevilla but enjoyed a successful first season with 13 goals under coach Julen Lopetegui.
Convicted Spanish footballer Rafa Mir leaves Sevilla, joins Greek club Aris
Rafa Mir, a 29-year-old Spanish forward recently sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for sexual assault, has terminated his contract with Sevilla and moved to Greek club Aris in Thessaloniki. The Provincial Court of Valencia authorized the move, requiring Mir to report monthly to the Spanish consulate. Mir, who signed for Sevilla in 2021 for €16 million, had been training alone and was not in coach Luis García Plaza's plans. He spent the last two seasons on loan, most recently at Elche, which terminated his services after his conviction. The case stems from a September 2024 incident involving a 21-year-old woman; Mir claimed the relations were consensual. A second woman also filed a complaint against Chilean footballer Pablo Jara, who was sentenced to two years in prison. The court ordered €64,000 compensation for Mir's victim and €6,280 for Jara's accuser. Mir plans to appeal the sentence.
Rafa Mir receives permission to play abroad, close to Aris Thessaloniki move
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has received authorization to play abroad, opening the door for a transfer to other leagues. According to reports, the 28-year-old forward will travel to Thessaloniki, Greece in the coming hours to sign a contract with Aris. Mir had been separated from first-team training along with several other players as Sevilla prepares for the new LaLiga season. The Spanish striker joined Sevilla from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2021, making 105 appearances and scoring 24 goals with two assists. His departure is part of Sevilla's squad restructuring ahead of their season opener against Rayo Vallecano on August 15 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium.
Rafa Mir Receives Permission to Play Abroad, Nears Move to Aris
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has received authorization to play abroad, allowing him to seek opportunities in other leagues. According to reports, the player is expected to travel to Thessaloniki, Greece, in the coming hours to sign a contract with Aris. Mir had been separated from group training along with several other players as Sevilla's sporting directorate focuses on departures ahead of the LaLiga season opener. The 27-year-old joined Sevilla from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2021, making 105 appearances, scoring 24 goals, and providing two assists. Sevilla will host Rayo Vallecano at the Sánchez-Pizjuán on August 15.