SD Eibar has officially signed Iván Gil and Imanol García de Albéniz on a permanent deal until 2029. Coach Jokin Aranbarri wants players who understand the demands of LaLiga Hypermotion.

What has happened?

SD Eibar has signed Iván Gil and Imanol García de Albéniz on a permanent deal until 2029. Both players have already worn the armera jersey and return to Ipurúa with the goal of contributing to the team's success.

Why does it matter for Eibar?

Coach Jokin Aranbarri is looking for players who know the club and the environment of LaLiga Hypermotion. Iván Gil and Imanol García de Albéniz are two players who know the club's idiosyncrasy and arrive with the label of players who must revalidate themselves after irregular experiences.

What comes next?

SD Eibar is taking the first steps to assemble a competitive block that aspires to the promotion positions in LaLiga Hypermotion. With the return of Iván Gil and Imanol García de Albéniz, the team is looking to strengthen its midfield and improve its performance in the competition.

SD Eibar is currently in 8th position in the Segunda División, with 67 points and a balance of 19 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses in 42 games. In the last round, the team suffered a home defeat against Castellón (2-1). In the last week, Eibar has suffered two consecutive defeats (LLWWL). Their next game will be in Alaves (2026-07-18).

Iván Gil, 26 years old, returns to SD Eibar after a loan spell in UD Las Palmas. In his last season in ownership of the Canary Islands team, he accumulated 934 minutes in 26 games (2 goals and 1 assist). SD Eibar has beaten FC Andorra to close his transfer and offers him the ideal context to explode as a positional midfielder.

Imanol García de Albéniz, 25 years old, closes a three-year journey away from Ipurúa. In the 23/24, Ernesto Valverde gave him 609 minutes in the Athletic Club. After emigrating to Sparta Praga, he only played 3 games. His best recent version was offered in FC Andorra: 1,619 minutes, 1 goal and 1 assist in 27 games (19 starts).