RCD Espanyol unveiled their two new signings, Bryan Zaragoza and Andoni Gorosabel, at the RCDE Stadium on Wednesday. The perico club is strengthening its squad for the season, starting from 11th place in La Liga with 3 points from three games, as shown in our standings data.
Sporting director Monchi highlighted the importance of both players. Regarding Bryan Zaragoza, a 26-year-old winger, Monchi said he was "una de las últimas prioridades era un extremo con desborde, incisivo, con capacidad de hundir al rival y es Bryan". The executive also noted the financial effort made by the player to join the club. Gorosabel, a right-back with extensive Primera División experience, completes a double signing that blends youth and know-how.
What does Bryan Zaragoza bring to Espanyol?
Bryan Zaragoza expressed his happiness with the move. "Contento por estar aquí, estoy donde quería estar, ilusionado con hacer un gran año y hacer buenas cosas así," stated the player. The winger, who prefers to play on the left but can adapt to the right, described his qualities: verticality, ambition, one-on-one ability, and great enthusiasm. His main goal is to play and be happy, with an eye on a long spell at the club.
Zaragoza also confessed his motivation to face FC Barcelona, a rival he has scored against while playing for Granada and Osasuna. On a personal level, the player aims to return to the Spanish national team thanks to his performances with Espanyol. His debut could come this weekend, as he declared himself ready for the match against Sevilla despite suffering knee inflammation that kept him from training with the group.
What experience does Andoni Gorosabel bring?
Andoni Gorosabel arrives intending to provide solidity and knowledge of the competition. The defender said he feels motivated by the new challenge and promised to give his all. "I expect a great year and I'm going to give everything," he declared. Gorosabel sees the move to Barcelona as an exciting change and is eager to get to know the city, the club, and its fans.
The full-back acknowledged he needs to regain rhythm after a strange pre-season and an adductor problem. His immediate wish is to play an official match and, above all, to make his debut at the RCDE Stadium. With several seasons and many matches in the top flight under his belt, Gorosabel believes his experience will be valuable for a team that wants to maintain its category and improve on last season's performance.
What is the team's current context?
Espanyol begins the season with a record of one win and two losses. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 4, giving them a positive goal difference of +1. In the table, they are 6 points behind leaders FC Barcelona. The next fixture is key: a home match against Sevilla, who are sixth, on September 6th. You can check all the schedule details on our fixtures page.
The team shows strength at home and competes in every match. The additions of Zaragoza and Gorosabel aim to add a quality boost for this initial period. Bryan Zaragoza has already expressed his eagerness to debut against Sevilla, a match for which he feels prepared. The club trusts these reinforcements will help climb the table, use the solidity shown at the RCDE Stadium. Saturday's match will be the first chance to see the new signings in action.
