Girona are set for a major squad turnover this summer, with the vultures circling and several loanees returning to their parent clubs. They received good news regarding midfielder Ivan Martin.
The 25-year-old joined Girona last summer after a successful loan season for €2m, and Martin has continued to be one of the best midfielders in La Liga this season. Villarreal still has a 30% sell-on percentage, and a buyback clause of 4 million euros, but Relief report that the Yellow Submarine will not exercise it before the end of the month.
In July, this clause increases to 6 million euros, while Girona demand 12 million euros from all suitors who want to buy – Athletic Club have been linked with him before the season, but it would be a surprise if no one he didn't take them. given their performances. It is plan B for Los Leones if they cannot sign Aimar Oroz from Osasuna, who has a release clause of 28 million euros.
Meanwhile Girona have confirmed the sale of Alexander Callens at AEK Athens. The veteran Peruvian centre-back arrived in January last season, and played six times before going on loan to AEK last summer. The deal is worth €300,000 for the 32-year-old, who arrived on a free transfer.
Girona have already lost captain Aleix Garcia in midfield, and losing Martin would mean a total midfield rebuild for Michel Sanchez, with only Yangel Herrera remaining from this season. Martin is currently a bargain, but he is worth a lot to Girona.
