Raya Says He Hopes to Play in La Liga Someday

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says he would like to play in La Liga at some point in his career, while stressing that he is happy at the Premier League club now. His remarks describe a future preference, not a plan to leave Arsenal or an imminent transfer. Raya discussed the possibility in an interview with Marca. Asked about playing in Spain, he said he would love to experience the league and might play for a Spanish club in the future. He added that La Liga is competitive and that, as a Spaniard, he would like to play there. The interviewer made a joking reference to Raya looking good in white, an allusion to Real Madrid. Raya did not announce interest in joining that club. His comments instead referred generally to the possibility of playing for a Spanish team someday. For now, Raya said, he is happy at Arsenal. He joined from Brentford on loan in 2023 and completed a permanent move the following year. He has become a regular in Mikel Arteta’s side, which won the Premier League in the 2025-26 season, according to reports published this week. Raya said Arsenal’s objective this season is to win trophies, including the Champions League. He described that as a goal rather than...