Rafa Mir cleared to join Aris Thessaloniki after Spanish court approval

Rafa Mir Aris Thessaloniki Valencia court sexual assault conviction Sevilla contract termination

Spain’s Audiencia Provincial de Valencia has authorised convicted striker Rafa Mir to relocate to Greece and sign for Aris Thessaloniki. The court’s decision allows Mir, who is serving an eight‑year‑and‑six‑month sentence for sexual assault, to change his residence abroad while his appeal is pending. Under the order he must report once a month to the Spanish consulate in Thessaloniki, a condition made possible because Greece is an EU member and the European Arrest Warrant can be applied if needed.

Mir’s contract with Sevilla FC was terminated, freeing the club’s payroll and a roster spot. The move marks the next stage of his career after his previous spell with Valencia CF and Elche CF, and follows his early‑season release from Sevilla. The court also ordered compensation of €64,000 to the victim of the assault and €6,280 to a second complainant.

The permission enables Mir to continue playing professionally despite the criminal conviction, while Spanish authorities retain the right to monitor his movements through the monthly consular check‑in.

Entities: Aris Salonica · Aris Thessaloniki · Audiencia Provincial de Valencia · Provincial Court of Valencia · Rafa Mir · Rubén Reyes · Sevilla FC · Spanish consulate in Thessaloniki

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[● 12 SOURCES] Rafa Mir signed a contract with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki. (supported by articles 9e2d025e-1f61-43b2-a511-16a0a6e1529f, 4f1b1183-465e-4f43-b0c0-bc8eff2db4ed, f0582dab-732b-405f-ad0)
[● 11 SOURCES] The Provincial Court of Valencia granted Rafa Mir permission to travel abroad to Greece. (supported by multiple articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] The court ordered compensation of €64,000 to Mir's victim and €6,280 to another complainant. (supported by articles)
[● 11 SOURCES] Permission requires Mir to report to the Spanish consulate in Thessaloniki once a month. (supported by articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] The permission was facilitated because Greece is an EU member, enabling the European Arrest Warrant mechanism. (supported by articles)
[● 10 SOURCES] Rafa Mir's contract with Sevilla FC was terminated. (supported by articles)
[● 10 SOURCES] Rafa Mir was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison for sexual assault. (supported by articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] Mir's departure reduces Sevilla's salary burden and frees a roster spot. (supported by articles)