Winger Bryan Zaragoza has described his move to RCD Espanyol as the ideal project to rediscover his best football. In comments reported by La Vanguardia Deportes this week, the player on loan from Granada CF with an option to buy made his mindset clear for the season ahead.
"My priority is to play and be happy and Espanyol is the ideal project," stated Zaragoza. The footballer, who also played for CA Osasuna, joins a team sitting 11th in La Liga with 3 points after an irregular start to the campaign (1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses). The perico squad has scored 5 goals and conceded 4, maintaining a positive goal difference of +1.
What will Bryan Zaragoza bring to Espanyol's attack?
Zaragoza describes himself as a street-style player, a dribbler who looks for verticality and one-on-one ambition. His aim is to debut soon and fulfil his coach Manolo González's request to be himself on the pitch. "I have seen that excitement has been generated. I think it's good. I have no pressure. I come to do my job." added the winger.
His signing is one of seven made by the club this summer, joining four other players who arrived on loan. This transfer market activity, which renews almost half the squad, was highlighted by sporting director Monchi, who thanked the financial effort made by the club to fulfil most of its roadmap.
How does Monchi assess Espanyol's transfer market?
Monchi explained that these new signings give the team the necessary ingredients to aim for a calmer season than recent ones, though he warned nothing is guaranteed. The stated objective is to finish as high as possible in the table and, at the same time, develop young players for long-term growth. "I am not signing for one year, but for many," noted the director, emphasising the future vision of the project.
This approach fits with Zaragoza's ambition, who confessed that facing top clubs motivates him especially. He even expressed his desire to score a goal against historic rivals FC Barcelona, though he was unaware the first derby of the season is scheduled for January 3rd at the RCDE Stadium. The team now faces a key match in their fixtures: next September 6th they host Sevilla FC, who are sixth in the table.
What is the team's current competitive context?
Espanyol are 6 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The match against Sevilla represents an immediate opportunity to add points and climb positions in the standings. The renewed squad, with Zaragoza as one of the new attacking faces, seeks stability after some difficult years.
The player's confidence in the project and the club's bet on a rejuvenated squad are the pillars of this new stage. Zaragoza, whose performance can be tracked in the team's stats, has the challenge ahead of proving his worth in a setting he himself considers perfect to shine. His first home match will be on Saturday, September 6th, 2026.
