Arrival of Mauro Furtado at Girona
The 18-year-old Mauro Furtado, a Portuguese defender from Benfica, arrives at Girona with a contract that extends until 2031. His signing is presented as a high-projection gamble, with the ambition to start gaining opportunities from the very first moment.
Comments from President Delfí Geli
Club president Delfí Geli highlighted the growth potential of one of the youngest signings in the ‘blanc-i-vermell’ market. “He is a young player with important future hopes,” he said, adding that “he can grow a lot and may become important in the world of football.” Geli also revealed that Benfica retains a percentage of a future sale of the player.
Furtado’s Statements
Furtado explained that Girona’s focus on young players was one of the factors that made him take the step. “I feel very good. I knew Girona was a great club that gives opportunities,” he said. His youth does not lower his expectations: the Portuguese wants to compete for a place under Quique Álvarez’s plans. “I hope to be important for the team,” he assured.
Versatility and Game Plans
His versatility can help him find opportunities, as Geli explained that he can play “as left centre-back and as left-back in many moments.” The new defender also followed from a distance the team’s last league commitment and already made an initial reading of what he found. “I watched the match. The match is well set, there are good players, of course there are things to improve,” he evaluated.
Goals and Roadmap
Furtado arrives with a long contract and is considered a particularly important future investment, but he does not want to limit his first season to a learning period. “Play as much as possible and help the team get promoted to the Primera División,” he marked as his main objectives.
Conclusion
At just 18, Girona brings yet another profile with huge growth potential for a defender undergoing a major renewal. Furtado comes to learn and develop, but also ready to prove that he can have a place from the present.
