OSASUNA NEWS

Lucas Torro - Incredible defensively Torro made seven tackles and six interceptions during Monday's scoreless draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Torro added some incredible defensive value with some stellar volume once again. The midfielder is off to a hot start to the season, especially with his consistent volume. Next up for Torro is a Sunday trip away to Cadiz, where Osasuna will look to finally score.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Two shots vs. Celta Vigo Garcia shot twice on goal during Monday's 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia shot twice, but failed to score, as Osasuna have done in both games to start the season. The midfielder is still looking to add proper offensive value to his game. Next up for Garcia is a Sunday trip away to Cadiz where Osasuna will look to open their season account.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Four crosses in draw Moncayola sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Monday's goalless draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Moncayola has been improving offensively throughout his career and his inclusion of crosses increases that value even more. If the defensive midfielder can add a truly top offensive side to his game he will be a stellar fantasy option. That said he has yet to do so, his next chance is a Sunday trip away to Cadiz.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Three shots in draw Kike shot three times (twice on goal) during Monday's scoreless draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike had plenty of opportunity in front of the net, but failed to convert any of the chances. Osasuna has yet to score this season, but Kike has looked dangerous in front of net for his new side. Next up is a Sunday trip away to Cadiz.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Ibanez - Back in squad Ibanez (groin) is on the bench for Monday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Ibanez makes a quick return from his groin injury and is on the bench Monday. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have this season, if any, after playing with Leganes in La Segunda last campaign.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - On bench against Celta Garcia (muscle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia went the full 90 in the opener, but with Aridane back in the squad, he was moved to the bench Monday. When everyone is healthy, Garcia is more of a bench option for Osasuna after starting 19 matches the last two seasons.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Angel - Makes bench Monday Cote (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cote returns to the squad Monday after missing the opener with a calf injury. He lost his role at Eibar last season and will try to get some playing time at left-back for Osasuna, with Manu Sanchez starting there Monday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Back in starting XI Aridane (calf) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Aridane missed the last few weeks with a calf injury, but he makes a quick return and is in the XI Monday. He takes the spot of Unai Garcia and is expected to remain a starter at center-back going forward after starting 53 matches the last two campaigns.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Has muscle issue Garcia trained on his own due to a strained muscle, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Garcia kept the clean sheet and played the full 90 to open the season against Espanyol, but now has an issue to deal with in training. Should he not return in time, his chances of playing Monday against Celta Vigo are low.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Returns to Osasuna on loan Sanchez joined Osasuna on a season-long loan, it was announced Tuesday.

Impact Sanchez logged an impressive four assists in 16 appearances (10 starts) for Osasuna while on loan last season. Now that he returns to the club, he'll provide a new attacking fullback and likely take over the left-back job early in the campaign.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Angel - Has calf injury Cote is dealing with an injury to his left calf, his club announced Saturday.

Impact Cote just joined Osasuna in the offseason and will need to recover from this injury before making his competitive debut with his new club.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Dealing with tear in calf Aridane suffered a torn calf muscle, his club announced Friday.

Impact Aridane could miss at least a month after picking up this injury just before the season began. He made 24 starts last season but it's the pairing of Unai and David Garcia that could begin the season at center-back.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Ibanez - Suffers tear in groin Ibanez suffered a muscular tear in his groin, his club confirmed Friday.

Impact Ibanez spent last season on loan away from Osasuna but begins his return in poor shape, as he could miss up to two months.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Extends contract to 2025 Vidal signed a contract extension through 2025 with Osasuna on Wednesday.

Impact Vidal doesn't have much fantasy value with 50 crosses and 56 tackles made last season, but he's started 51 games over the last two seasons and will remain a reliable asset for the team from Pamplona.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Angel - Signs with Osasuna Cote signed a two-year contract with Osasuna on Wednesday after leaving Eibar.

Impact Cote only made 11 starts from 14 total appearances last season but was still deemed good enough to earn a contract elsewhere after Eibar's relegation from the first division. He'll look to provide a more natural option at left-back, as both Juan Cruz and Manu Sanchez as well as Jonas Ramalho had all received starts in that position during the 2020/21 campaign.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Extends contract by 10 years Moncayola signed a 10-year contract extension with Osasuna on Tuesday.

Impact The length of the contract is a little misleading in comparison to a 22 million euro release clause, but Moncayola has still done well to earn such a long deal from his boyhood club. Through primarily a defensive midfielder, his offensive contributions have progressed to the point where he scored two goals and made 61 tackles in 36 games this season. At this point, he still has a little ways to go before his potential becomes legitimate production.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Contract option picked up Budimir signed a four-year contract with Osasuna after the club paid eight million euros to buy out his rights from Mallorca on Monday.

Impact On the eve of the Euros where Budimir is likely to serve as a backup striker, he's committed to his current club following an 11-goal season. In two seasons as a starter in La Liga, Budimir has scored 24 goals and provided two assists. While his value has held steady, even the smallest amount of help from his teammates in Navarra could turn Budimir into one of the better strikers for fantasy in Spain.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike - Signs with Osasuna Kike signed a three-year contract with Osasuna on Tuesday after transferring from Eibar.

Impact Kike is coming off a personal-best season in the first division with 12 goals and two assists in 37 matches. He was a key figure in keeping Eibar in the first despite being the smallest club in La Liga, and a famous goal to secure a draw at Barcelona during the most recent campaign will be a good memory to take away from the relegation. Now, he's yet another who scored double-digit goals before joining Osasuna, just like Ante Budimir. Between Kike, Budimir, Chimy Avila and Jonathan Calleri, there's a lot of strikers and not as many minutes to go around, though whatever lineup ends up as the starters will be interesting to track.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Calleri - Finishes season injured Calleri missed Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad due to an injury.

Impact Calleri missed the final month of the season and finished with five goals and two assists in 25 appearances (20 starts). With Kike already signed after Eibar's relegation, Calleri will need to step up his efforts next season.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Plays 21 minutes as sub Budimir played 21 minutes during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Budimir subbed on for Enric Gallego in the 69th minute and couldn't do much to avoid the home loss during his limited time in the field. The forward finished the season with 11 goals in 30 appearances (18 starts), and will now look to improve his number in 2021-22.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Torres - Takes two shots against Sociedad Torres took two off-target shots, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Torres co-led his side in shots and sent in the second-most crosses, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder closed the campaign with seven goals and one assist in 35 appearances (19 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enric Gallego - Picks up yellow card in loss Gallego took one off-target shot and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Gallego started and had a quiet outing before subbing off in the 69th minute, but picked up his second caution of the season in the proccess. The forward finished the campaign with zero goals and two assists in 22 appearances (eight starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Manuel Perez - Starts and concedes once Juan made zero saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Juan started for the third time in the season and was keeping the clean sheet until the 86th minute, but failed to make a single save. The goalkeeper finished the season with five saves, four clearances, three goals allowed and one clean sheet in three starts.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike - Takes two shots in loss Kike took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Kike finished the season with 12 goals in 37 games, but a scoreless run over the final four matches saw his team relegated and sit dead-last in the table. Still, as one of the few players to score over 10 goals in La Liga, Kike shouldn't have any issues finding a new club if he wishes to do so.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Finishes season with muscle injury Garcia suffered a muscular strain during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad, his club announced Monday.

Impact Garcia made 13 starts from 17 total appearances this season as he spent much of the campaign as a rotation defender. He'll likely hold a similar role as long as he's healthy when the next campaign begins.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE