Girona's winter market ended with a balance of three casualties (Suárez, Muric and Ramalho) and only one discharge (Ortolá). The low salary margin has taken a toll when making decisions and Francisco has seen how has lost an important asset like Ramalho, which set course for Osasuna on loan, but with the arrival of Ortolá, competition is won in the goal. To face the second round and try to reach the playoff goal, the coach will have 20 players with a first team card And if something can be clearly extracted from this winter market, it is that the youth team players will continue to have opportunities.
Francisco will have little room for maneuver when it comes to professional players, but the team's players have already shown that they can be important in the Second Division. Players like Ibrahima Kebe, Ramón Terrats and Pau Víctor, who are in the dynamics of the first team, will settle even more and will have to be very attentive to Arnau. His versatility, he can act as a central and left-handed side, has served to convince Francisco and will be the 'new' Ramalho. As for the transfer of the Basque defender to Osasuna, it was surprising because despite not being the undisputed starter this season, he was that player number 12 so necessary in a squad. In addition, he is one of the footballers who have worn the Girona shirt the most times (190) and was part of the group of captains. Now, without Ramalho, Francisco could have a problem in the axis of the rear because, with a professional record, he only has three centrals: Bernardo, Santi Bueno and Juanpe. The latter is still in the process of recovering from his injury and his answer this season is unknown because he has only been able to play one league game.
On the other hand, another of the positive aspects that the market leaves is that Mamadou Sylla was retained. No club reached the economic amount that Girona requested and Francisco will enjoy it. In addition, the coach has always commented that his best winter 'signings' are in the squad and those players who have not had a good first round will be able to claim. Stuani is a great example. It is expected that many will show their level again, step forward and be vital in a Girona that will try to fight for the playoff.