Girona transfer exodus: Tsyhankov and Vanat to leave after relegation
Catalan club Girona officially begins a global squad overhaul following its relegation to Segunda. Losing its spot in the elite Spanish division forces the club’s management to urgently cut budgets and clear the wage bill by offloading its most expensive assets. For Ukrainian football fans, this process will be particularly notable as the team is guaranteed to lose its key leaders.
Tsyhankov’s transfer to Trabzonspor: deal details
The main focal point of the Spanish transfer market has been the situation surrounding Viktor Tsyhankov. According to insiders, Turkish club Trabzonspor has already reached a principle agreement with the Ukrainian winger. The move is in its final stages, but the Turkish side needs to quickly resolve an internal foreign player quota issue.
Currently, another Ukrainian midfielder, Oleksandr Zubkov, already plays for Trabzonspor. The delay in Tsyhankov’s transfer is directly linked to the fact that the Turkish club is trying to sell Zubkov to an MLS team in order to free up a foreign player slot and budget for Viktor’s contract.
Simultaneously, the Catalan management is deciding the future of Vladyslav Vanat, with a final decision looming. The forward became Girona’s top scorer last season with 10 goals, and his transfer value is currently estimated at around €15–17 million. Demand for him in Europe remains consistently high after the club’s relegation, making it impossible to keep the striker in Segunda.
How Girona’s relegation affects betting odds and strategies
The massive firesale completely changes Girona’s status in La Liga 2. A club that was recently fighting in the top 4 of Primera now risks getting stuck in the second division due to the loss of its well-established core. Therefore, experts who professionally craft reliable football predictions are already reassessing the team’s long-term chances for a quick comeback to the elite.
For a clear analysis of the current situation and building the right long-term approach, use the following betting markers:
- Match odds. While Girona was a clear favorite last season in Primera (1.50 – 1.80 against mid-table teams), bookmakers will offer inflated odds (2.10+) in the opening rounds of Segunda 2026/27. The strategy for bettors is to catch value bets on underdogs before the line adjusts.
- Goal scoring (Totals). With their attacking style in the top tier, the team often broke high totals (Over 2.5). In Segunda, due to the defensive style of most teams and the loss of key leaders, Under 2.5 is highly expected. A smart strategy is to bet on Under, especially in Girona’s away matches.
- Squad potential. Past success was built on a well-established core and having key leaders in the lineup. Now, with the loss of Tsyhankov, Vanat, and the departure of Michel, the squad potential has dropped sharply. Bettors should look at bets on an immediate championship for the Catalans in the second division with great skepticism.
Squad losses will inevitably lead to bookmakers factoring in risks regarding the un-cohesiveness of the updated team in the early weeks of the season. Our portal Football55 will continue to monitor squad changes in Spanish football so you always have accurate information at hand for successful predictions.
Why did Girona get relegated from La Liga?
The team collapsed during the spring stretch of the championship and finished in 19th place in Primera, gaining only 41 points. Right after the relegation, head coach Michel officially left his post, which triggered the massive squad firesale.
What are Girona’s chances of returning to Primera?
Due to the loss of key assets (Tsyhankov, Vanat) and the coaching change, bookmakers are anticipating a lengthy rebuilding phase. The odds for Girona’s ultimate championship in Segunda 2026/27 at the start of the season will be cautious, making bets on an instant comeback quite risky.
