Castellón signs Mellot to replace Chirino

CD Castellón has signed Jeremy Mellot to replace the departing Daijiro Chirino, who was transferred to Almería. Mellot will fill the right-back position. Mellot, a French right-back, joins Castellón on a free transfer from Tenerife, signing a contract until June 2027. His contract with Tenerife included a clause allowing him to leave after their relegation. The 31-year-old Mellot, with extensive experience in the Spanish second division, was also pursued by Las Palmas. He is Castellón's eighth signing for the 2025/26 season.