Rayo Vallecano Icon Announces Exit From Club This Summer

Oscar Trejo, a revered figure at Rayo Vallecano, has officially confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season. Over his decade-long tenure, the former captain became deeply ingrained in the heart of Vallecas.

Trejo's journey with Rayo began in 2010 with a loan spell from RCD Mallorca, spending a season in the Segunda Division. After stints with Sporting Gijon and Toulouse, he made a permanent return in 2017. His second spell proved highly impactful, as he played a pivotal role in securing promotion to La Liga, contributing 12 goals and five assists that season. He continued to be a vital asset in the Segunda, instrumental in Andoni Iraola's efforts to guide Rayo back into and maintain their position in La Liga.

Trejo Leaves a Significant Legacy

The 37-year-old once served as club captain, a role he later relinquished due to reported disagreements with President Raul Martin Presa. Beyond his on-field contributions and extensive service, his readiness to engage with Rayo fans and champion their views internally solidified his respected standing among the fanbase.

Across both tenures, Trejo accumulated ten seasons at the club, making 332 appearances, scoring 45 goals, and providing 26 assists. Although his playing time has diminished over the past two seasons, Inigo Perez continued to utilize him regularly. While Trejo hasn't explicitly announced retirement, it is widely anticipated.

Oscar Trejo’s Announcement in Full

Trejo posted his goodbye on his Instagram account:

“Today I write from the heart, calmly and with emotion. Because saying goodbye to Rayo Vallecano isn’t just closing a chapter; it’s saying goodbye to a very important part of my life.

I arrived here with dreams, and I leave with a family, with indelible memories, and with a story I never imagined I could live. At this club, I grew as a footballer, but above all, I grew as a person, as a husband, and as a father. Vallecas saw us laugh, suffer, celebrate, and get back up time and time again.

I’ve had the privilege of experiencing unique moments: winning a title, reaching the Copa del Rey semi-finals, which will forever be etched in our memories, and achieving three promotions that speak to the tireless spirit of this club. Becoming the foreign player with the most appearances in this shirt is a source of pride that’s hard to put into words.

And as if football still wanted to give me something more, at 37, I was able to fulfill a dream that seemed impossible: playing in Europe, and not just with any team, but with the club of my life. Something I will never forget and that I will cherish forever. I will carry this with me forever.

None of this would have been possible without my family. Thank you to my life partner, for walking beside me every step of the way, for silently supporting me, and for believing in me even when I doubted myself. And thank you to my four children, my greatest victory. They grew up with these colours, understood my absences, celebrated my joys, and gave me the strength to keep going every day. Everything I did on the pitch was also for you.

Thank you to my teammates, coaches, staff, and everyone who makes this club great from within. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to the Rayo Vallecano fans. Your support, your identity, and the way you feel about football make this place unique.

I leave in peace, proud to have given my all and certain that this badge will always be a part of my life and my family’s.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s until we meet again. Because Rayo Vallecano isn’t left behind… it’s carried in the soul. Thank you for everything.