Girona are already working on their return to La Liga after a turbulent 2025-26 season. The team finished 19th with 41 points -9 wins, 14 draws, and 15 losses- and a -16 goal difference (39 scored, 55 conceded). Miquel Soler, the club's sporting director, outlined their roadmap to regain top-flight status in a season marked by inconsistency.

What did Miquel Soler say about the project?

Soler stressed that "strong projects are built in tough times." The executive reviewed last season’s flaws - particularly in defense - and admitted the team paid dearly for a run of draws in early 2026. "It wasn’t just about results, but mentality. In Segunda División, you don’t forgive a single mistake," he told an exclusive interview. The club is already eyeing adjustments to the technical staff and targeted signings to shore up weak areas.

What are the key steps for promotion?

The plan has three pillars: defensive solidity, squad depth, and a cohesive unit. Soler confirmed the first goal is to cut losses to fewer than 10 next season. "We want a team that doesn’t rely on one player. We need at least 18 squad members with guaranteed minutes," he said. The club is also in talks with agents to bring in a young center-back with upside and an experienced midfielder from Segunda. Preseason starts on August 5 at the Montilivi Municipal Stadium.

What’s different this time?

The biggest change is the push for youth. Miquel Àngel, a winger developed at La Masía, is already training with the first team and could make his debut this season. "Giving minutes to our own is a priority. If they don’t rise, they won’t fall," Soler noted. The scouting department has also been expanded to target players with sell-on clauses. The club has earmarked €2.5 million for new signings, prioritizing profiles with quick exit options.

Girona faces their third straight attempt to return to La Liga. Fans, who packed the stadium in the final matches of last season, hope this time the project delivers. The team’s first fixture of the new campaign is on December 20, 2026, away to Burgos - a key test of the group’s progress.

League standing: 19th in La Liga, 41 pts, 9W-14D-15L from 38 games, recent form DLDDL. Goals this season: 39 scored, 55 conceded (-16 goal difference).