Marc Navarro


Marc Navarro Ceciliano is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for CD Leganés on loan from English club Watford. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a central defender.

Club career

Espanyol

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Navarro finished his graduation on loan at CF Damm, after representing CF Badalona, FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. In July 2014, he was assigned to the latter's reserve team in Segunda División B.
Navarro made his senior debut on 2 November 2014, coming on as a second half substitute for Rober Correa in a 1–2 away loss against Elche CF Ilicitano. His first goal came on 5 September of the following year, the winner in a 3–2 home success over FC Barcelona B.
On 22 December 2015, Navarro signed a one-year extension with the club, with his new contract running until June 2017. The following 4 January, however, he suffered a severe knee injury, being sidelined for six months.
Navarro made his first-team – and La Liga – debut on 21 January 2017, starting and scoring the last goal in a 3–1 home win against Granada CF and becoming the first youth graduate to achieve the feat since Raúl Tamudo in 1997. Eight days later, in his second appearance, he netted his team's second in a 3–1 defeat of Sevilla FC also at the RCDE Stadium.
On 30 January 2017, Navarro extended his contract until 2021, being definitely promoted to the first team the following campaign.

Watford

On 15 June 2018, Navarro joined Watford on a five-year deal for €2 million. His maiden Premier League appearance took place on 29 September, when played 84 minutes in the 0–2 away loss to Arsenal.
After only five competitive appearances in his first season, Navarro returned to Spain and its top tier after agreeing to a one-year loan at CD Leganés on 24 July 2019.

Personal life

Navarro was a childhood friend of compatriot Héctor Bellerín, who also played in England with Arsenal. The former commented that both used to play football together in the garden of his grandmother's house.

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