The academy graduate will stay linked to Villarreal CF for the next five seasons

Villarreal CF have reached an agreement with Pau Navarro to extend his contract, with his new deal running until June 2030. The defender from La Vilavella, who had a contract with the club until 2027, has extended his time with the Submarine for three more years.

A player with ‘Groguet’ DNA

Pau Navarro Badenes (La Vilavella, 25/04/2005) has stepped up to the first team after convincing Marcelino García Toral with his hard work, commitment and good performances.  The young defender from La Vilavella, who started the season with the B team completed pre-season with the first team, leading to Marcelino giving him chances at the top level of Spanish football.

The young talent was formed in the Villarreal CF youth academy, joining at U10 level from his hometown team. With the Yellows, he has played for the last 11 seasons, going through the age groups before reaching Villarreal B last season, with whom he played in the second tier, as a midfielder, defender and right-back.

So far this season, the Yellows No.26 has played a total of ten matches in LALIGA EA Sports and two in the Copa del Rey.