RCD Espanyol has made official the transfer of Hugo Pérez to SCU Torreense, a Portuguese team that incorporates the central defender in property. The blue and white entity has reached an agreement with the Portuguese club and, although it has not detailed the figures of the operation, it has confirmed that it retains economic rights over a possible future sale of the player.

What happened to Hugo Pérez?

Hugo Pérez joined RCD Espanyol last summer, but he did not manage to establish himself in the dynamics of the first team. During the last season, he competed on loan first in SD Huesca and then in Gimnàstic de Tarragona, gaining experience in Spanish football.

Why is this transfer important for RCD Espanyol?

The club has publicly thanked him for his professionalism and wished him luck in his Portuguese adventure. RCD Espanyol reserves a series of bonuses linked to Hugo Pérez's performance in his new stage, a formula that allows the club to maintain some economic control over the player's evolution.

What's next for RCD Espanyol?

With the team in 11th position in La Liga, with 46 points, 12 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses in 38 games, and a goal difference of -12, RCD Espanyol is looking to strengthen its squad for the next season. The transfer of Hugo Pérez is just the beginning of the movements that the club will make this summer, with the goal of improving its position in the standings and reducing the gap of 48 points with leaders Barcelona.