Charlie Patiño: talks underway for a loan to Bochum

Deportivo are close to landing the first of several players they want to move on before September 1. The one being placed is Charlie Patiño, who, according to Sport, is set to join VfL Bochum on loan until June 30.

A loan that fits

The move comes after Bochum made an offer roughly ten days ago for a loan spell. The German club play in the 2. Bundesliga: they didn’t start well in the league, but have since stabilized around mid-table. For Patiño, it’s a way to keep playing at a high level after two years at Deportivo without the expected impact.

Sport also frames this as part of a broader reset in A Coruña. Patiño was one of the summer 2024 signings, but his spell in Galicia didn’t match the expectations when he joined. This summer, Deportivo strengthened their midfield options with Lorenzo Amatucci and Teun Gijselhart, plus Riki Rodríguez (arrived in January), leaving Patiño further down the pecking order.

Rotation and exits at Deportivo

As the market approaches its deadline, the article adds that Patiño is among the players not being included as the club continues to manage the exits—alongside José Ángel Jurado, Eric Puerto, and Dani Barcia. The piece suggests the veteran midfielder is trending towards a contract termination, while the central defender has reportedly rejected interest from Tenerife, Las Palmas, Córdoba, and Utrecht. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper talks are said to be aimed at a move to Penafiel.

With the loan departure, Deportivo would free up a roster spot, though the article notes they still have overcrowding among centre-backs and want to bring in an experienced left-footed option.

On his record, Patiño has 35 matches across two seasons in Segunda with Deportivo, plus 67 in the Championship split between Swansea City and Blackpool. In 25-26 he played more: 28 league games and three in the Copa del Rey, totaling 986 minutes and five league starts.