Alex Moreno completed a permanent move from Aston Villa to Girona, signing a two-year deal on a free transfer despite having a year remaining on his Villa contract. The 32-year-old made 48 appearances under Unai Emery, scoring three goals and providing three assists. He spent 2024-25 on loan at Nottingham Forest, playing 19 times and helping them qualify for Europe. Moreno follows Jacob Ramsey, Leander Dendoncker and Leon Bailey in departing Villa Park. Girona have added Moreno as their fifth summer signing after deals for Hugo Rincon, Axel Witsel, Vitor Reis and Thomas Lemar, and he may debut against Villarreal this Sunday.
Moreno, who joined Villa in 2023 from Real Betis, has signed a two-year deal with Girona on a free transfer, despite having a year left on his contract. The 32-year-old made 48 appearances in all competitions under Unai Emery, scoring three goals as well as registering three assists. He spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Nottingham Forest, playing 19 times across all competitions, while also helping them qualify for Europe.
Moreno is the latest departure from Villa Park, with the Spaniard following Jacob Ramsey, Leander Dendoncker and Leon Bailey out of the door. The defender becomes the fifth arrival for Girona this summer, with Michel's side already completing deals for Hugo Rincon, Axel Witsel, Vitor Reis and Thomas Lemar. Girona endured a poor campaign in 2024-25, finishing 16th in LaLiga as well as being knocked out of the Champions League first phase in their first appearance in the competition.
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