An open secret became official yesterday morning. Javi Lopez This is the second reinforcement of the season for Real, who have signed a left back with LaLiga experience and many projections, as reported by Noticias de Álava on Saturday and later confirmed by MD Gipuzkoa. He has one year left on his contract with Alavés and is wanted by several clubs. This is in exchange for 6.5 million euros and about 0.5 more in variables. He signed until 2030, making him one of the players with the longest contract in the squad. The Canarian was present at Laguardia in Real’s first summer friendly, although he witnessed the match wearing the club’s Babazorro shirt and did not make contact with either of the clubs he signed for. He has already passed a medical examination and his arrival in Donostia will not be delayed too much.
Javi Lopez (2002) was one of the most outstanding full-backs in the competition last season, playing 34 games between the league and the Cup, and he has come to continue growing as a footballer at a high-level squad. It will not be easy to gain ownership against a Aihen which bounces back from injury but always competes with flying colors. The arrival of the canary, yes, seems to keep Real away Jonathan Gomezwhich may come out of debt in search of continuity which he had in Mirandés but would not have in Donostia.
A new challenge
Javi Lopez He went to Anoeta yesterday afternoon to sign the contract that will bind him to Real until 2030. In the presentation video published by the club, you can see a player who will face this challenge with enthusiasm. Furthermore, he seems to be aware of the demands of playing for Real, although he is also grateful for the interest the club has shown all along in acquiring his services: “When Real call you, you can’t say no .” , pointed out the full-back in a short interview the club conducted with him.
He is also keen on playing in the Europa League, and it seems that the realistic performance in Europe this year has not caught his attention. He also emphasized the importance that his former teammates from Alavés had when deciding to sign for Real, as well as teammates who crossed his path in the U-21 team from time to time. “I really want to get to know the coach and his ideas,” declared the full-back.
Going to Japan
After the first day of signatures and declarations, Javi Lopez join today’s group Imanol, who will train in Zubieta at 10.30. Then, in the afternoon, the team begins a new journey in Asia, where the newcomer, to face Gamba Osaka on Thursday (12:00, Guipuzcoan time). Once the commitment is over, the players will arrive in Zubieta on Friday and enjoy a rest day.
Source: La Verdad
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