Girona already has a replacement for Miguel Gutiérrez

The Catalan team has lost its left-back, but they are focusing on a familiar face from the Spanish League

Héctor Andreu | 20 Aug 2025 | 18.35
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Michel wants to sign Álex Moreno for Girona / El Español
Michel wants to sign Álex Moreno for Girona / El Español

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Girona FC does not want to waste time after the departure of Miguel Gutiérrez to Napoli, a transfer that left the Catalan team without an owner on the left flank and brought in significant income for the club.

The sports management, along with Míchel, has focused on one clear name: Álex Moreno, currently with Aston Villa, who is seen as the natural replacement to maintain the competitive level in a key position.

As reported by MundoDeportivo, Girona would have virtually closed an agreement with the English club to determine the portion of the salary that the Catalans will assume, estimated at around two million euros. The only pending question is the duration of the contract: it could be a one-season loan or even a commitment that extends to two seasons.

Álex Moreno, a luxury substitute for Miguel Gutiérrez at Girona

At 32, Moreno is seeking to regain prominence. In the Premier League, he has lost ground in the rotation, and the possibility of returning to LaLiga presents an attractive opportunity. The player knows Míchel well, with whom he coincided at Rayo Vallecano, and the Madrid-born coach has always valued his physical strength, attacking projection, and tactical discipline. These virtues are precisely what make the coach insist on his inclusion to maintain the team's strength after Gutiérrez's departure.

The salary margin left by the Napoli operation allows Girona to make this addition without significant financial issues. The nine million directly received by the Catalan entity facilitate taking a step forward in the market and securing a proven player. In this sense, Álex Moreno fits perfectly: international experience, immediate knowledge of the Spanish league, and the ability to perform from the first minute.

In recent weeks, there were speculations about a possible return to Betis, the club where the full-back enjoyed his best moments before moving to England. However, a return to Betis was never seriously considered due to the player's age and the medium-term planning of the Verdiblanco club. This scenario has paved the way for Girona, which is moving firmly to finalize the operation.

Álex Moreno, advanced signing for Girona

If the arrival is confirmed, the red and white team will reinforce one of its most delicate areas with a reliable player who is motivated to feel important again in a league he knows well. With Moreno, Míchel's team would maintain defensive solidity and width on the flanks, two essential factors to face a season where the demands will be high after the club's recent competitive leap.

The agreement seems to be a matter of time. Girona FC is accelerating the final steps with the conviction that Álex Moreno is the right man to fill the void left by Miguel Gutiérrez heading to Italy and to continue a project that does not want to lose ambition.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Girona ya tiene sustituto para Miguel Gutiérrez

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