Levante signs Algerian center-back Aïssa Mandi on free transfer until 2028

Published Jul 16, 09:25 AM UTC

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Levante has announced the signing of Algerian international center-back Aïssa Mandi as a free agent, making him the club's second acquisition of the summer transfer window. The 34-year-old defender, who turns 35 in October, has signed a contract until June 2028. Mandi previously played for Lille last season, reaching the UEFA Europa League semifinals, and was an undisputed starter for Algeria in the 2026 World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, where his team reached the round of 16 before losing to Switzerland. This marks Mandi's third stint in Spain's top division, having previously played for Real Betis (five seasons) and Villarreal. He brings extensive experience with 206 La Liga appearances, 7 UEFA Champions League matches, and 22 UEFA Europa League matches. Mandi will undergo a medical examination and join Levante's preseason training under coach Luís Castro, reinforcing a center-back position weakened by the departures of Matías Moreno and Alan Matturro.

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Original headline: Aïssa Mandi, segundo fichaje de este verano del Levante

Original language: ES

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