RCD Espanyol moves forward with two confirmed departures
RCD Espanyol is actively working to trim its squad ahead of the new La Liga season. Monchi, the club's sporting director, confirmed they are "very close" to finalizing José Gragera's move to Burgos and that "news is coming soon" regarding José Salinas, who has been linked with Málaga. These moves are crucial to free up space and allow new signings.
Why are these departures important?
The draw against Sabadell made it clear that RCD Espanyol needs reinforcements. Monchi emphasized that "we can't have 30 players" and that space must be freed up to bring in profiles that fit the project. The departures of Gragera and Salinas, along with the recent loan of Antoniu Roca to Mallorca, are steps toward that goal. The team finished the 2025 season in 11th place in La Liga with 46 points, 12 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses in 38 matches, scoring 43 goals and conceding 55.
What's next for RCD Espanyol?
Monchi stated that they prefer to be patient with signings to avoid rushing. "If we have a clear idea, I'd rather wait than bring in something that doesn't fit," he said. The goal is to have a competitive team for the start of La Liga. Meanwhile, the club continues to work on adjusting its squad to meet that plan.
