Girona strengthens its muscle with Jordi Balcells' return to the first team. The physical trainer from Lloret returns eight years later to join Quique Álvarez's project.

What has happened?

Jordi Balcells started his journey in the blanc-i-vermella structure working with youth football teams. Over the years, he gained prominence until he consolidated himself in the first team.

Why is it important for Girona?

His work was important within a Girona that stepped into the top category for the first time in 2017. The internal promotion of the Álvarez brothers has also brought Balcells, who will assume the responsibility of optimizing physical performance. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 12th in La Liga, 38 pts, 9W-11D-11L from 31 games | | Last result | Girona 1-1 Elche (2026-05-23) |

What comes next?

Balcells' return brings something especially valued in the current Girona: identity. He is one of the professionals who best represents the so-called Orgull Gironí, a figure who knows the club from the inside, understands its history, and feels the colors as his own.