GIRONA NEWS

Cristhian Stuani - Comes off bench Sunday Stuani was a second half substitute during Sunday's 1-0 to Valencia.

Impact Stuani entered the match in the 62nd minute but was unable to swing the momentum in the match. The forward may play a backup role this season with the arrival of Valentin Castellanos, although the two did play together with Girona chasing the game on Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Two shots in team debut Castellanos took two off target shots during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Castellanos was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Girona were shutout on Sunday. The forward fired two shots in an active team debut.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Carlos - Only beaten from the spot Carlos allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Carlos allowed the lone goal of the match in first half stoppage time, conceding from the penalty spot. The keeper kept his side in the match by making two saves as he'll hope for a better result next time out against Getafe.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Espinosa - Out against Valencia Espinosa (knee) is not in Girona's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Espinoza is still recovery from a knee injury he picked up during preseason, and he is not available for his side's La Liga opener on Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Kebe - Still out Kebe (knee) will miss Sunday's match against Valencia, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Kebe is in rehab for a knee injury and it's unclear when he'll return. As he's played a lot in the last two seasons, Kebe should be able to find some kind of role when he does play.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Espinosa - Status still in air Espinosa (knee) remains a doubt for Sunday's trip to Valencia, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Espinosa suffered a knee injury that limited his participation in preseason but if fit, he's likely to be a regular piece in the lineup after leading the side to promotion. Should he not start from kickoff, Juanpe and David Lopez are a strong partnership at center-back.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Joins Girona permanently Gutierrez transferred to Girona from Real Madrid on Friday, signing a five-year contract with his new club.

Impact Gutierrez will get his first big pro chance as it was unlikely he would ever play for Real. He's already been active in friendlies since arriving in Catalonia and could easily take on a big role from the jump as a quality attacking right-back. On the same flank as Taty Castellanos, Gutierrez and his teammates could be impact options in fantasy this season.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Back in La Liga Herrera has joined Girona on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

Impact Herrera makes the inevitable move back to La Liga after spending prior seasons with Huesca, Granada and Espanyol. Given the minutes he racked up in prior loan spells, it only makes sense for him to find a significant role in Girona's midfield where he'll play in more of a defensive role.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Joins Girona Lopez joined Girona on Monday, committing to a two-year contract with the Catalan club.

Impact Lopez only made eight starts from 18 appearances while with Espanyol last season, though he had started in at least 29 games during three of the previous four seasons he was with the Barcelona-based club. Now further north, Lopez will hope to provide a stable veteran presence for a club that will hope to avoid relegation without overturning the entire roster.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NYC loans Castellanos to promoted Girona in Spain

Major League Soccer scoring leader Valentín “Taty” Castellanos is leaving New York City FC on loan to join newly promoted Girona in the Spanish league

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yan Couto - Completes loan move Couto will be on loan with Girona from Manchester City for the 2022-23 campaign.

Impact Couto previously spent the 2020-21 season with Girona and will head out for his third consecutive loan stint. During his previous stint with the club, Couto garnered two goals and five assists in 30 matches across all competitions. The midfielder will no doubt be hoping for regular first-team minutes in order to convenience his parent club to give him a senior debut next season.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Joining Girona on loan Castellanos joined Girona on a season-long loan from New York City FC, it was announced Monday.

Impact Castellanos was expected to make a move to Europe eventually but recently it became clear that a fellow CFG club would be the final destination. After leading MLS in goals scored last season, he's also tied for the lead in 2022, and this will create a big hole up front upon his departure which should be filled by Heber if he's fit. Now that he's gotten his move to Europe, Castellanos should pair up with Christhian Stuani for the recently promoted Catalan club.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Records assist in win Castellanos took four shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Castellanos wasn't able to find the back of the net against Miami in what's largely expected to be his final game for NYCFC. The 23-year-old is reportedly set for a move to Girona after winning the MLS Golden Boot in 2021, and he leads this season's competition through July as well.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Espinosa - Dealing with knee discomfort Espinosa is currently out while dealing with discomfort in his knee, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Espinosa played an important role en route to promotion with three goals in 39 appearances and his absence would be notable, if he remains out when the season starts. For now, he'll use the rest of the preseason to recover his fitness.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Kebe - In rehab Kebe remains out while recovering from a left knee injury, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kebe has started 51 league matches over the last two seasons and it's not entirely clear when he might return. Given that he fills in a spot as a defensive-midfielder, his value may not be substantial when he is ready to play.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Garcia - Out with knee injury Garcia is expected to miss three months with an injury to his left PCL, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Garcia made 27 appearances last season and scored just one goal and provided two assists. Though this was a bit of a drop-off, Garcia is a versatile player with plenty of La Liga experience, so his absence will leave the club short-handed in midfield for the opening months of the campaign. Ordinarily this would be no issue, but Ivan Martin (broken fibula) is also out so someone else will have to step up.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Out three months Martin is expected to miss three months with a broken fibula, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Martin suffered the injury during the promotion playoff final against Tenerife and won't be able to partake in the first few months of his side's return to the top tier. In the short term, a new option will be required to fill out the attacking part of the pitch.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mexico slates 2 WCup warmups in US but missing some regulars

Mexico will play a pair of World Cup warmups in September but is likely to be missing its European-based players because the matches are not on FIFA international fixture dates

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Girona back in Spain's 1st division after beating Tenerife

There was no heartbreak for Girona this time

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tenerife draws 0-0 at Girona in Spain promotion playoff

Tenerife has held Girona to a 0-0 draw on the road in the first game of their promotion playoff to join Spain’s first division

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Girona to play Tenerife for final promotion spot in Spain

Girona has defeated Eibar in extra time in the semifinals of the Spanish league promotion playoffs

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arnaus wins Catalunya Championship after dramatic playoff

Home favorite Adri Arnaus finally won a dramatic playoff to beat Oliver Bekker at the Catalunya Championship and claim his first European tour win

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal, Osasuna lose in Copa upsets; Atlético rolls

Villarreal and Osasuna have been eliminated by lower-division rivals from the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid court backs federation in ban of league match in US

A Madrid court has tossed out an appeal by the Spanish league against a prior decision favoring the Spanish soccer federation’s refusal to allow a league game be played in the Unit...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS