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Canalesmania Returns: Sergio Canales Rejoins Racing Santander After 17 Years
Sergio Canales, the 35-year-old attacking midfielder, has returned to his boyhood club Racing Santander after 17 years, signing a two-season contract. The article, published by AS on June 23, 2026, notes that a third of Spain's population (under 29) does not remember his original emergence. Canales first burst onto the scene as a Racing youth product, drawing comparisons to Julen Guerrero, and was signed by Real Madrid in 2010. His rise was so intense that he faced media harassment, had to switch to distance learning for high school, and felt overwhelmed by public attention. The piece reconstructs his early career, including how he silenced rival stadiums and earned the embrace of Jorge Valdano. The signing is seen as a major boost for Racing, with the club's average sympathizer age being just 28.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aThe 'Canalesmanía' That a Third of Spain Doesn't Remember Returns
Sergio Canales, the 35-year-old attacking midfielder, has officially returned to his boyhood club Racing Santander after 17 years, signing a two-season contract. The article, published by AS on June 23, 2026, notes that nearly a third of Spain's population (under 29) does not remember his explosive emergence in 2009-2010. It reconstructs his rise from a local beach talent to a Real Madrid signing, describing how he silenced opposing stadiums like Cornellà and Sevilla, faced intense media and fan harassment similar to Julen Guerrero's experience, and was protected by the club. The piece highlights his enduring loyalty to Racing, his friendship with Cristina Llorens (mother of his children), and the psychological pressure he faced as a teenager. The signing is seen as a major boost for the Segunda División club.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aSergio Canales returns to Racing Santander 16 years after his debut
Sergio Canales, a Santander-born footballer, has officially returned to Racing Santander, signing a two-season contract with the Cantabrian team. The move comes 16 years after his debut with the club at age 17 in a UEFA Cup match against FC Honka. Canales, who left Monterrey last May, had an extensive career including stints at Real Madrid, Valencia CF, Real Sociedad, and Betis, winning Copa del Rey titles with both Real Madrid and Betis. The agreement was finalized earlier but was announced only after Racing confirmed their promotion to La Liga's First Division. Canales is still in Mexico and will be presented in a special event upon his return to Cantabria. During his first spell at Racing, he played 39 matches, scoring seven goals and providing six assists.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSergio Canales Returns to Racing Santander After 16 Years
Sergio Canales has officially returned to Racing Santander, signing a two-season contract with the Cantabrian club. The 34-year-old midfielder, who left Monterrey in May 2026, returns home 16 years after his debut with Racing in 2008. Canales made his first-team debut at age 17 in a UEFA Cup match against FC Honka. During his initial stint with Racing, he played 39 matches, scoring seven goals and providing six assists. He later played for Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Betis, winning the Copa del Rey with both Real Madrid and Betis. In 2023, he moved to Mexico's Monterrey, where he spent three seasons. The agreement was finalized earlier but announced after Racing secured promotion to La Liga. Canales is currently in Mexico and will be presented in a special event upon his return to Cantabria.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSergio Canales Returns to LaLiga with Real Racing Club
Real Racing Club has announced the signing of midfielder Sergio Canales as their first reinforcement for the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season. The 35-year-old Santander native, who came through the club's youth academy, returns home 16 years after making his senior debut. Canales has an extensive career including stints at Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis, where he won the Copa del Rey. He also spent the last three seasons with Mexican side Monterrey. The club released an emotional video of his best moments. His contract runs until June 2028.
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