Amir Saipi Joins CD Castellón, Reunites with Former Opponent Juanjo Nieto
CD Castellón has signed Kosovo international goalkeeper Amir Saipi from Swiss side Lugano for a significant transfer fee, replacing Amir Abedzadeh who will leave due to lack of playing time. Saipi, 26, signed a contract until 2030 and brings strong statistics including a 76.1% save rate and a perfect penalty record last season (6/6 saved). He previously faced Castellón defender Juanjo Nieto four times in the 2025 Conference League when Nieto played for Celje and Saipi for Lugano. Nieto's team won both ties, including a dramatic 5-4 extra-time loss where Nieto scored a crucial equalizer. Saipi's arrival strengthens competition in goal alongside Belgian Romain Matthys and promoted Sergi Torner. The move reflects owner Haralabos Voulgaris's ambition, as Castellón outbid Turkish club Amed for the goalkeeper.
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Amir Saipi Joins CD Castellón, Reunites with Former Opponent Juanjo Nieto
CD Castellón has signed Kosovo international goalkeeper Amir Saipi from Swiss side Lugano for a significant transfer fee, replacing Amir Abedzadeh who will leave due to lack of playing time. Saipi, 26, signed a contract until 2030 and brings strong statistics including a 76.1% save rate and a perfect penalty record last season (6/6 saved). He previously faced Castellón defender Juanjo Nieto four times in the 2025 Conference League when Nieto played for Celje and Saipi for Lugano. Nieto's team won both ties, including a dramatic 5-4 extra-time loss where Nieto scored a crucial equalizer. Saipi's arrival strengthens competition in goal alongside Belgian Romain Matthys and promoted Sergi Torner. The move reflects owner Haralabos Voulgaris's ambition, as Castellón outbid Turkish club Amed for the goalkeeper.
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