Espanyol secures its first signing for the 25/26 season

RCD Espanyol

José Salinas' campaign at an Elche with a taste of La Liga has not gone unnoticed in the Spanish football scene. In January, interest was already awakened, with approaches, and even concrete attempts by some top-flight clubs, but now the situation has taken a step forward. AS reported on RCD Espanyol's tracking of Elche's full-back, and Relevo has confirmed that there is a verbal agreement between the Catalan team and the defender for the next season.

Espanyol does not want to wait to secure their stay to act in the market. Despite the 16 points obtained in the ten matches played in the second half of the season having set the course for salvation, the club is aware that, without significant financial resources, getting ahead of the rest is the only way to close useful and viable signings.

José Salinas, Elche's left-back, indisputable this season in the Segunda and with a contract until June 30, will wear the blue and white shirt unless there is a last-minute setback.