Girona have completed the signing of right-back Mateu Jaume Morey. The agreement with Mallorca was finalised on Monday, as reported by Marca, with the 26-year-old player putting pen to paper on a contract until 2029.
The Catalan club, which finished last season 12th in La Liga with 38 points, has strengthened its defence with this move. Morey arrives to fill the void left by Arnau Martínez's departure to Valencia. He is the eighth signing of the summer window, following the arrivals of Javi Boñar, Mauro Furtado, Abdul Mumin, Unai Hernández, Izan González, Iván Morante and Oleksandr Pyschur.
What does Mateu Morey bring to Girona?
Mateu Morey is a complete right-back. Girona themselves described him as a player who stands out for his "physical power, speed, defensive ability and intensity in duels, and for joining the attack and getting into finishing areas". He brings extensive experience at the top level of European football.
Morey has competed in La Liga with Mallorca, where he played 38 matches over the last two campaigns. Previously, he had a spell in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, a club with which he also played in the Champions League. His honours include a European Under-17 Championship title with Spain in 2017 and the Youth Champions League with Barcelona in 2018. He was an international for Spain's Under-17 and Under-21 teams.
How is Girona's defence being reshaped?
The exit of Arnau Martínez prompted the club to act at right-back. With Morey and the also newly-arrived Javi Boñar, a former Atlético de Madrid player, the team covers that position. The back line has been significantly reconstituted this summer with the arrivals of Mumin, Furtado, Boñar, Zamorano and Morey himself.
These moves aim to improve a defence that conceded 45 goals in 31 games last year, with a -12 goal difference. The team scored 33 goals and finished 41 points behind leaders Barcelona. The manager now has more options to configure his defensive line, a key aspect for improving the league standing. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
What is Morey's developmental background?
Mateu Morey was developed in the youth academies of Mallorca and FC Barcelona. At 18, he decided to leave Barcelona to make the jump to Borussia Dortmund, where he completed his development in a high-demand environment. After his time in Germany, he returned to Spain to play in La Liga with Mallorca, the club he now leaves to join Girona's project.
His transfer includes a clause that grants Mallorca a percentage of a future sale. At 26 years old, Morey arrives at an optimal moment in his career, with accumulated experience and the ambition to establish himself at a La Liga team. His adaptation will be closely watched, especially with key players currently sidelined like Azzedine Ounahi and Portu, who are listed on our injuries page.
How does he fit into the current project?
The addition of Mateu Morey strengthens a specific position with a very defined profile. His ability to join the attack complements the style of play Girona wants to implement. The club seeks stability after a season of ups and downs, reflected in a recent run of form that included draws and losses (DWLWD).
With eight signings already confirmed, the squad has a new look. Morey signed his contract, which ties him to the white-and-red club for the next three seasons, until June 2029. Full details of the updated squad are available in our team section.
