Bordalás' new soldier: two minutes in two years

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Saba Sazonov, a 24-year-old Georgian central defender, is now a new player for Getafe. The blue club officially announced his signing this Tuesday as a free agent after his contract with Torino ended. The Georgian international has signed until 2027, with the option to extend the contract for another season, and he immediately joins José Bordalás's squad.

The signing concludes a deal that Getafe tried to finalize a year ago, but at that time, it was thwarted by an administrative issue in the final moments of the transfer window. Now, with no transfer fee involved, the Madrid-based club manages to add a player who has been on their radar for a while.

Saba Sazonov strengthens Bordalás's defense

With the arrival of Saba Sazonov, Bordalás expands the options for a defensive line that already includes Djené, Abdel Abqar, Juan Berrocal, Boselli, Valou, and Zaid Romero. The coach adds a 1.94-meter tall center-back, a full international with Georgia, with the ability to also play as a defensive midfielder.

The club has opted for a player profile that combines youth and international experience, although his recent career has been hampered by physical problems during his time in Italy.

Two minutes in two years sum up his tough period in Italy

Saba Sazonov's career took a turn after joining Torino in 2023 from Dinamo Moscow. Injuries, especially a cruciate ligament rupture and subsequent meniscus problems, significantly limited his time in Serie A.

This statistic reflects the extent of the setback he experienced in his progress. In his final two seasons in Italian football, he barely played two minutes in a Serie A match before enduring an extended absence due to an injury, which explains why he arrives at Getafe with the primary goal of regaining competitive continuity.

Prior to his move to Italy, the center-back had put in strong performances for Dinamo Moscow and had established himself as a full international with Georgia, a national team for which he continues to be called up when his physical condition allows it.

Saba Sazonov's next challenge at Getafe

Saba Sazonov's arrival comes without a transfer fee, a significant aspect for Getafe's sports planning, as they bring in a player with a contract until 2027 and an optional additional season.

The next step will be his integration into Bordalás's dynamics, where he will have to compete for a place in a defense with several alternatives. After a period marked by injuries and those two minutes in two years in Italian elite football, Saba Sazonov faces at Getafe the opportunity to revive a career that just three seasons ago placed him among the young center-backs with the greatest potential in Georgian football.

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