Breaking tradition to get the edge on Spanish rivals

Spanish football has a proud history, but many clubs are still rooted in traditional ways of working.

But TransferRoom is helping change that, and so are three innovative clubs in Spain who are embracing the modern methods to get the edge on their rivals.

Levante UD were promoted from the La Liga 2 to the top league last season, and both Cádiz CF and CD Castellón are pushing to emulate their route to La Liga.

By providing access to key decision-makers and real-time market intelligence from 800+ clubs and 550+ agencies in its online transfer marketplace, TransferRoom gives clubs the tools they need to compete internationally.

TransferRoom also hosts a series of in-person TransferRoom Live, Regional and Local Connect events in key locations across the globe, which brings together 100s of club and agency decision-makers in one place for one-to-one transfer talks, networking and knowledge sharing.

Hector Rodas, Sporting Director, Levante UD, highlights the benefits: “In the end, these events and this platform [TransferRoom] are good for helping you grow internationally and globally. And I think it’s very important to be there. Spanish clubs struggle a bit more. We’re a bit old-school. And I think we need to progress, improve, and be proactive.”

Why the three Spanish clubs are on TransferRoom

For Levante, TransferRoom isn’t just about digital convenience. The platform gives them visibility beyond Spain and the ability to discover opportunities that were previously out of reach. Being proactive in the transfer market is no longer optional. It’s essential for clubs looking to grow internationally.

Cádiz CF also sees the value in both the online and in-person aspects of TransferRoom. Sporting Director Juan Cala explains: “I’d encourage them [Spanish clubs] to get involved, because TransferRoom serves as a kind of regulation between clubs and between agents. When an agent or a club contacts you, they’re validated by TransferRoom, and that gives you a certain level of confidence.

"In a world as wild as football, where anyone can be an intermediary - because agents do need a qualification, but intermediaries can be anyone - TransferRoom acts as a filter for that type of intermediary.

“So I encourage them because it’s a way for us to stay connected. It’s a way to push ourselves to take part in these types of events, to meet in person, to build relationships, and that kind of interaction helps every club grow. It helps football grow. So yes, I encourage them to be here and to keep attending these events.

"It’s an event that, since we first came - even though there are people on our team who could attend on my behalf - I like to be here, I like to be present, and here we are representing Cádiz.”

For CD Castellón, TransferRoom provides a competitive edge that can’t be ignored. Recruitment Manager Ramon Soria Alonso says:

“I will say that right now, not being on TransferRoom, you are losing a competitive advantage. To be in the market, to have more information - more transparent information, quicker information. And I think right now in football it’s key to have that. If you want to get quicker, to get the player, you know, if you want to recruit a wider base of players, TransferRoom helps with this.”

Across Levante, Cádiz and Castellón, three key benefits emerge: access to a global market, validated connections that build trust, and faster, more transparent intelligence to act decisively. For Spanish clubs looking to modernize recruitment and compete internationally, TransferRoom is now a must-have tool.”

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