Sevilla have registered goalkeeper Fran González with LaLiga, the Diario de Sevilla reported on Monday. The keeper, who arrived from Real Madrid, becomes the first new signing to be officially registered by the club for the new season.
The club's immediate goal is to complete the registration paperwork for the four other squad reinforcements: defender Sangante, full-back Juan Iglesias, midfielder Julio Díaz, and fellow midfielder Guridi. The board is confident of having them all available for the league opener this Saturday against Rayo Vallecano. This process is key for manager Quique Sánchez Flores to have all his options from the first minute. Sevilla's current squad, which you can view on our squad page, is preparing for a demanding start to the campaign.
How did Fran González's debut go?
Fran González already wore the Sevilla shirt last Saturday in a preseason friendly. He came onto the pitch in the 63rd minute and, just four minutes later, conceded the first goal of his spell. It was a headed finish from opposing striker Patrik Schick in an action where the goalkeeper could have done better. He could do little about the match's second goal. In total, he was on the pitch for 27 minutes and conceded twice, a tough debut for the 24-year-old goalkeeper from León.
His role this season will be to serve as backup to the starting goalkeeper, Odysseas Vlachodimos, who was registered a few days ago. Competition for the goalkeeping spot is one area the coaching staff wants to solidify. The fixtures calendar shows a league start with several consecutive challenges, so having two registered keepers is a priority.
What other business is Sevilla conducting?
Beyond registrations, the club remains active in the transfer market. The Diario de Sevilla notes that Sevilla have gained an advantage in the pursuit of striker Ilenikhena, with the aim of sealing his loan. The attacker is seen as an offensive reinforcement to complement a forward line that struggled to score last season.
The official presentation of Fran González and Julio Díaz is scheduled for this week in Seville. The team returned to the Andalusian capital after their preparation stage in the Netherlands and is now focusing all efforts on tactical preparation. The squad, according to the latest stats, is looking to improve its defensive numbers from last season.
How is the team preparing for the league start?
Quique Sánchez Flores has a decisive week to fine-tune his starting eleven. With González's registration, he now has two goalkeepers available, but he needs the other signings to be registered in time. The match against Rayo Vallecano, scheduled for Saturday at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, is the first official test.
The board is working against the clock to meet LaLiga's deadlines. Player registration is a mandatory administrative step that often defines squad availability in the early matchdays. The club wants to avoid any last-minute surprises. Fran González's league debut as a Sevilla player could come on Saturday, though his initial role will be from the bench as cover for Vlachodimos.
