La Liga
The winter transfer market is entering a boiling phase with an operation that promises to shake up the core of Montilivi in the coming hours. Girona is moving swiftly to finalize the incorporation of Fran Beltrán, the experienced midfielder from Celta de Vigo who was already on the Catalan club's radar during the previous summer transfer window.
This move is a response to the imminent departure of Jhon Solís to Birmingham, which forces the sports management to seek a player with hierarchy and immediate knowledge of the domestic competition. The 26-year-old Madrid-born player is going through a period of disagreement with the Vigo club, a factor that has facilitated negotiations that are now in their final stages. With Míchel Sánchez's full approval, the club expects to finalize this move, which will provide balance and ball distribution to a squad that continues to aim high in the current 2025/2026 season.
Míchel and Girona's plan to strengthen the midfield
Girona has full confidence in their coach's vision, who already supervised the development of the midfielder during their shared time at Rayo Vallecano years ago. The harmony between these professionals is complete, and it is considered that the player fits perfectly into the dynamic associative system deployed by the Gerona team.
The operation has been accelerated due to the need to fill the gap left by Solís's departure to British football in this same transfer window. Faced with this urgency, Girona has decided to pay a financial compensation to Celta to avoid waiting for the midfielder to become a free agent on June 30. Sources close to the negotiation indicate that the agreement could be finalized this Saturday, allowing the new reinforcement to join training immediately. Girona aims to maintain competitiveness in a phase of the season where every point is crucial for the European aspirations of the project.

Fran Beltrán bids farewell to Vigo heading to the Girona project
The relationship between Fran Beltrán and the Galician club had considerably deteriorated in recent months, making a change of scenery the ideal solution. The midfielder has already said goodbye to his former teammates at the Afouteza facilities, preparing for his imminent arrival in Catalan lands.
Although Celta initially demanded a high sum, Girona has managed to narrow the gap to close the transfer for a reasonable amount considering the contractual circumstances. With ten appearances this season and international experience, the midfielder arrives in full sporting maturity to contribute his privileged game vision.
A key piece for Míchel's scheme
The arrival of the Madrid-born player represents a quality leap in the midfield rotation, offering a reliable alternative for ball distribution. Girona secures a player who fully understands the demands of the league and who has the endorsement of having been a full international.
The Catalan club expects the official signing to take place tomorrow, allowing the player to start training under Míchel's orders as soon as possible. Girona once again demonstrates its ambition by capturing proven national talent to continue consolidating itself as one of the most solid realities in current Spanish football.
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