The collaboration between Girona and Pau López has come to a close. The goalkeeper initially joined the team on loan during the season to be closer to his home and family. However, due to the lack of opportunities under Míchel, with Paulo Gazzaniga being the preferred choice for both the league and the Champions League, it was decided in early January to terminate the loan agreement and explore other options.
A Hindered Departure
Pau López had agreed to join Lens, but the move was complicated by the Champions League regulations, which required Girona to have two professional goalkeepers on their roster without the option to register a new one until the end of the group phase. This led to a delay in his departure, and eventually, Lens opted for Mathew Ryan instead. Furthermore, Gazzaniga’s injury forced Pau López to make his debut with Girona in the league, a development he had not anticipated.
A New Chapter Ahead
With his time at Girona drawing to a close, Pau López is set to embark on a new adventure with Toluca in Mexico. Before his departure, he will play one final match for Girona against Arsenal, marking the end of his brief stint with the Catalan club. This move abroad comes after his experiences playing for clubs like Tottenham, Rome, and Olympique de Marseille, with the latter retaining his rights. The fans of Girona will remember his time with the club as uneventful, with his appearances limited to a Copa del Rey match and a couple of league games, including the upcoming match against Arsenal.