Marca: Mariano performed well in preseason, Alaves decided to keep him on the first team

Spanish media "Marca" reported that Alaves Club made a decision to stay in the team and will become a member of the team's first team in the 2025-26 season. Mariano's outstanding performance in the preseason was the key to his ability to stay in Alaves.

Mariano was proactively requested to train with Alaves, and given his good relationship with the club management, he was allowed to participate in the preseason with the first team. Mariano's original plan was not to stay in La Liga, but to stay in shape through training to deal with several invitations from abroad.

However, with goals and defensive efforts, Mariano won the trust of the club and, most importantly, coach Eduardo Kudt. After Panicelli's transfer to Strasbourg, Alaves's front line has appeared, and now this position will be filled by Mariano.

Mariano played 45 minutes in his first preseason game against Bilbao, then played 45 minutes against Casdillon and scored 2 goals. In the third game to Girona, he played the second half again and lost a penalty as he approached the end.