The RCD Espanyol has made official this Wednesday afternoon the definitive incorporation of Tonny Vilhena27, to his squad after making effective the purchase option he had on the player on loan from the Krasnodar Russian last January. In turn, a commitment to the Dutchman has been announced until June 2026.
In the statement announcing his definitive signing, the Espanyol The versatility of the player stands out, as he has played 17 games (13 of them as a starter) since he arrived in the winter market. He debuted against Real Betis and in the following clash, before the Athleticframework.
The figures of the operation have not transpired at the moment. The purchase option was set at 2.5 million euros, but the decision of the FIFA that footballers could disassociate themselves from Russian clubs due to the war with Ukraine suggests that it could have arrived for free or for a lower and agreed amount than initially agreed.
What vilhena would stay in Espanyol was already something that was foreseen after the Krasnodar say goodbye to him publicly on Tuesday. “The FC Krasnodar thanks Tonny Vilhena his contribution to the team’s game and wishes him success in the future, in his career,” he wrote.
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