Jorge Sáenz Signs Two-Year Contract with Sporting de Gijón
Spanish defender Jorge Sáenz, 33, traveled to Gijón on June 15 to finalize a two-season contract with Sporting de Gijón, running until June 2028. After recovering from tendon surgery, he passed medical tests and became the second signing under new coach Nicolás Larcamón, following goalkeeper Egoitz Arana. The club also secured a loan deal for Uruguayan center-back Emanuel Gularte from Puebla, as part of their 2026-2027 project.
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Jorge Sáenz becomes second signing under Nicolas Larcamón at Sporting Gijón
Sporting Gijón has officially signed 29-year-old free agent center-back Jorge Sáenz on a two-year contract, making him the second reinforcement for the upcoming season under new coach Nicolás Larcamón. Sáenz, who spent four seasons at Leganés and served as a captain during their promotion to La Liga in 2023-2024, underwent a medical examination on Monday before signing. The Tenerife-born defender has prior experience with Tenerife, Celta de Vigo, Marítimo, and Mirandés. Club president José Riestra highlighted leadership and defensive experience as priorities, goals that Sáenz fulfills. The first confirmed signing was goalkeeper Egoitz Arana. The article contains a typo referring to the '3026-2027 season' instead of 2026-2027.
FútbolJorge Sáenz Joins Sporting de Gijón: 'I Will Give My All'
Jorge Sáenz, a 29-year-old center-back, has signed for Sporting de Gijón for two seasons until 2028, pending official announcement on Tuesday. The transfer, first reported by LA NUEVA ESPAÑA, involved a marathon day where Sáenz traveled from Tenerife, passed medical tests at the Zentral Rey Pelayo hotel, and toured the Mareo facilities. He expressed gratitude for the club's trust and ambition to contribute experience and leadership. The signing was backed by the sports committee and José Riestra, with former coach Borja Jiménez being a key advocate. Sáenz comes after injury-plagued season at Leganés, where he only played 13 matches before undergoing tendon surgery. He is expected to start preseason on July 8 under new coach Nicolás Larcamón. This is Sporting's second signing for the 2026-2027 project, following goalkeeper Egoitz Arana, with Uruguayan center-back Emanuel Gularte also joining on loan from Puebla. The club awaits a final decision from veteran midfielder Óscar Trejo.
Últimas NoticiasJorge Sáenz Joins Sporting de Gijón: 'I Will Give My All'
Jorge Sáenz, a 29-year-old center-back, has signed with Sporting de Gijón for two seasons until June 2028, pending official announcement expected Tuesday. The defender, who previously played for Leganés and was sidelined by a tendon injury since November, expressed gratitude and ambition after passing medical tests in Gijón. The signing was backed by former coach Borja Jiménez and approved by the club's sports commission. Sáenz is expected to be fit for preseason starting July 8 under new coach Nicolás Larcamón. This is Sporting's second signing for the 2026-2027 project, following goalkeeper Egoitz Arana. The club also finalized a loan deal for Uruguayan center-back Emanuel Gularte and awaits a decision from veteran midfielder Óscar Trejo.
Últimas NoticiasJorge Sáenz Arrives in Gijón to Sign for Sporting de Gijón
Spanish defender Jorge Sáenz is traveling to Gijón on Monday, June 15, to finalize a two-year contract with Sporting de Gijón, running until June 2028. The 33-year-old center-back will undergo medical tests at the Mareo training ground before signing. Sáenz, who recently recovered from a tendon injury requiring surgery, becomes the second signing under coach Nicolás Larcamón, following goalkeeper Egoitz Arana. Sáenz previously made a strong impression at Leganés, playing a key role in their promotion campaign under Borja Jiménez. He has been training intensively during his vacation in Tenerife to be fit for preseason. Additionally, Sporting de Gijón has secured a loan deal for center-back Emanuel Gularte from Mexican club Puebla, expected to be the third new arrival for the 2026-2027 project.
Últimas NoticiasJorge Sáenz Arrives in Gijón to Sign for Sporting de Gijón
Jorge Sáenz, a 33-year-old center-back, arrived in Gijón on Monday, June 15, to finalize a two-season contract with Sporting de Gijón, running until June 2028. The deal was first reported by LA NUEVA ESPAÑA. Sáenz will undergo medical tests at the Mareo training ground before signing. He has been sidelined for months due to a tendon injury requiring surgery but has been training hard to be fit for preseason under coach Nicolás Larcamón. Sáenz, who impressed at Leganés and was a key figure in their promotion under Borja Jiménez, is the second signing of Larcamón's project, following goalkeeper Egoitz Arana. Additionally, Sporting de Gijón has finalized the loan signing of center-back Emanuel Gularte from Mexico's Puebla, expected to be the third new addition for the 2026-2027 season.
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