Arsenal are reportedly close to their first summer transfer in Espanyol goal keeper Joan Garcia. The Gunners are assessing their options ahead of the 2024/25 season with Mikel Arteta looking to bolster his squad. Spanish international David Raya is set to make his loan from Brentford into a permanent deal with Aaron Ramsdale tipped to […] The post Arsenal close in on La Liga keeper as David Raya deputy appeared first on Football España.

Real Betis have confirmed that the loan deal for Marc Roca has been made permanent, after reaching an agreement with Leeds United. The former Bayern Munich and Espanyol midfielder enjoyed a decent first season at Betis and has signed a five-year deal in Seville, which will take him until the age of 32. The deal […] The post Real Betis confirm second signing of the summer as two exits loom appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of Joselu Mato to Qatari side Al-Gharafa for a fee of €1.5m, after making his deal permanent from Espanyol this week. The 34-year-old leaves the club after just one season, having spent two years at the Castilla side earlier in his career too. Joselu played 49 times for Los […] The post Real Madrid confirm sale of striker to Qatar appeared first on Football España.

Last summer, Santi Cazorla returned home to boyhood heroes Real Oviedo, with the intention of helping them into La Liga. They fell agonising short last weekend, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Espanyol in the promotion play-off final, much to the horror of the 39-year-old and his teammates. However, that was lit a spark within Cazorla, […] The post The fairytale continues: Santi Cazorla extends stay at boyhood heroes Real Oviedo appeared first on Football España.

Premier League giants are already circling Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, after an impressive season in Segunda. His saves have been a key part of their promotion back to La Liga this year, and he has earned himself a spot in the Spain Olympic team for Paris 2024 this summer. Garcia, 23, won the number one […] The post Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to battle it out for 23-year-old Spanish talent appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza had already decided not to continue with manager Manolo Gonzalez, despite guiding Los Pericos through the play-offs and back to La Liga on Sunday night. However, he will have to start looking at alternatives on his shortlist. According to Relevo, the first choice was Sergio Gonzalez, who managed Espanyol for […] The post Espanyol miss out on first choice manager due to hip operation appeared first on Football España.

Espanyol continued their remarkable record of having come back up to La Liga in every season they have spent in Segunda, after a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Oviedo in the Segunda play-off final. A brace from Javi Puado, the first coming just before half-time, and the second a matter of minutes later, was enough […] The post Espanyol win promotion back to La Liga but post-game Martin Braithwaite comments impact mood appeared first on Football España.