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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Girona captain reveals Barcelona try to sign him in 2019 – ‘I did not sleep that night'
Girona captain reveals Barcelona try to sign him in 2019 – 'I did not sleep that night' Girona captain Cristhian Stuani has opened up about a dramatic chapter in his career when he was almost on the verge of joining Barcelona in 2019. The Uruguayan striker, now 38, confirmed in a recent interview that there was genuine interest from the Catalan giants in the summer of 2019. Advertisement 'There was one night I didn't sleep. Things were really heated,' Stuani said, recalling how close the move felt as quoted by Mundo Deportivo. But despite the buzz, he made it clear that a formal offer never actually reached Girona. 'I didn't have to choose because a concrete offer never came to the club,' he added. From missed move to Girona legend Soon after the 2018–19 season, Stuani was one of the hottest strikers in La Liga. With 20 goals in 34 matches, he was naturally on the radar of some of Spain's top clubs. Barcelona attempted to sign Cristhian Stuani in 2019. (Photo by) Barcelona were actively seeking a forward and eventually turned their focus to Antoine Griezmann, who joined later that year. Advertisement While Barcelona moved on, Stuani stayed put. Even as Girona dropped to the second division for three seasons, he remained loyal, something rare in modern football. That decision paid off, both for him and the club. He has now become a symbol of Girona's rise, making 289 appearances and scoring an impressive 141 goals across eight seasons. Although the dream move to Barça never materialised, Stuani's legacy at Girona is secure. He might not have worn the Blaugrana shirt, but he earned something arguably more meaningful, undying respect from the Girona faithful. His story is a reminder that not all football legends wear the biggest badges.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giant step
It was vital to leave Valladolid with the three points, and the team did just that. Despite the fact that the match was difficult and the goal was difficult to score, the team from Girona relied on Stuani once again to celebrate in the final stretch a vital goal to continue in the First Division for another year. Gazzaniga was also the protagonist with saves against a Valladolid that did not arrive much, but when they did it was with danger. Thirteenth with 41 points, Míchel Sánchez's men would mathematically achieve their objective if Leganés do not win tomorrow at Villarreal. The start of the match was difficult. Girona did not manage to take control against a Valladolid who, despite being relegated, went for the game from the start and competed with pride. Despite not playing their best soccer, Girona did generate clear chances to score, but could not take advantage of them. Portu scored the first, but it was disallowed for offside, and Tsygankov twice demanded a save from Hein, who saved two good hands to prevent the goal. Asprilla, with numerical superiority, was not precise in the pass to a Portu who was waiting alone, and the Colombian had the clearest chance in the restart with a one-on-one that he could not solve correctly in front of the goalkeeper. In a crazy few minutes, the locals saw shortly after how they were awarded a penalty for some hands of Francés that, after consulting the monitor, the referee understood that they were hooked to the body and annulled it. In a last third of the match with more ball for Girona, but without many arrivals to the area, Stuani appeared providentially once again to take the game forward. In a direct free kick from Tsygankov that bounced off the defenders, the Uruguayan was the smartest to receive alone in the area the pass from David Lopez and push the ball into the back of the net. A goal that unleashed the euphoria of the Girona expedition, multiplied at the end of the match after seeing Gazzaniga save a dangerous header on the line in the added time. The team will close the season with a visit to Real Sociedad and a visit to Atletico Madrid.
West Australian
05-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Veteran's goal eases Girona's La Liga relegation fears
Girona have won for the first time in 12 league games, their 1-0 victory over Mallorca easing their fears of relegation from Spain's La Liga. Veteran Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani got the all-important goal in the 10th minute on Monday (Tuesday AEST) when he pounced on a rebound and lashed home. It was the 38-year-old striker's 139th goal for the club since joining from Middlesbrough in 2017. "We're euphoric, we needed this win," Stuani said. "It has been quite a while since we last won and we're in a tricky position. "We showed defiance, and that's what gives me peace of mind." The result lifted Girona six points clear of the relegation zone with four matches remaining. Mallorca stayed in ninth place.
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Veteran's goal eases Girona's La Liga relegation fears
An early goal from Girona's Cristhian Stuani (right) proved decisive in the match again Mallorca. (EPA PHOTO) Credit: AAP Girona have won for the first time in 12 league games, their 1-0 victory over Mallorca easing their fears of relegation from Spain's La Liga. Veteran Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani got the all-important goal in the 10th minute on Monday (Tuesday AEST) when he pounced on a rebound and lashed home. It was the 38-year-old striker's 139th goal for the club since joining from Middlesbrough in 2017. "We're euphoric, we needed this win," Stuani said. "It has been quite a while since we last won and we're in a tricky position. "We showed defiance, and that's what gives me peace of mind." The result lifted Girona six points clear of the relegation zone with four matches remaining. Mallorca stayed in ninth place.
Fox Sports
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Veteran Stuani strikes again to ease Girona's La Liga relegation worries
Associated Press GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Girona won for the first time in 12 league games, 1-0 against Mallorca and eased its La Liga relegation fears on Monday. Veteran Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani got the all-important goal in the 10th minute when he pounced on a rebound and lashed home. It was the 38-year-old striker's 139th goal for the club since joining from Middlesbrough in 2017. 'We're euphoric, we needed this win,' Stuani said. 'It has been quite a while since we last won and we're in a tricky position. 'We showed defiance, and that's what gives me peace of mind.' The result lifted Girona six points clear of the relegation zone with four matches remaining. Mallorca stayed in ninth. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
