José-Enrique Rios Alonso has extended his contract with Rot-Weiss Essen. The defender, who joined the club in 2021 from VfB Stuttgart, has been a key player for the team. His contract was set to expire at the end of the season, but the extension has been confirmed. Marcus Steegmann, Essens Director of Professional Football, praised Alonso as a reliable and passionate player who embodies the spirit of RWE.