Eibar has announced the return of Imanol García de Albéniz after his stint at Sparta Prague. The 25-year-old left-back signs until 2029 and becomes a key reinforcement for the Basque club, which finished the 2025-26 season in 8th place with 67 points (19 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses).

What role will Imanol play at Eibar?

García de Albéniz previously played for Eibar in the 2022-23 season, where he made 31 official appearances and logged over 2,100 minutes. After his experience at Sparta Prague and FC Andorra, where he scored one goal and provided one assist in 24 matches, the player returns with more maturity and experience to strengthen Eibar's defense, which conceded 40 goals this season.

How does this signing impact Eibar's transfer market?

García de Albéniz's return is Eibar's first move in the summer transfer window. The club, which lost its last match of the season against Castellón (2-1), aims to strengthen its squad to improve performance next season. With 52 goals scored and a +12 goal difference, the team needs to solidify its defense to compete for promotion spots.

What's next for Eibar?

Eibar is preparing for its next match against Alavés, scheduled for July 18, 2026. The team, which has lost its last two games, seeks to regain confidence and earn points in its fight for promotion. Currently, Eibar is 15 points behind leader Racing Santander and needs a strong start to the season to stay in the promotion race.