What happened?

Sporting Gijon confirmed on Tuesday the departure of Lucas Perrin, a 27‑year‑old centre‑back, who travels to Nantes to undergo medical tests and sign a contract for two more seasons with an optional year. The French club already holds a total agreement and the rescission with the rojiblanco side does not entail immediate compensation.

Why does it matter for Sporting Gijon?

Perrin's exit frees one of the squad's most important assets and creates salary space for new signings. With the expected arrival of Aimar Duñabeitia and Emanuel Gularte, manager Nicolás Larcamón aims to strengthen the back line without losing quality. Moreover, the club avoids a costly departure, helping to balance the books in a season where the team holds a steady league position.

Which other departures are looming?

Alongside Perrin's transfer, the rojiblanco is also negotiating the exit of Amadou Coundoul, who has an offer from Ukraine's Karpaty, and Jesús Bernal, targeted by Racing de Ferrol. Both could be at training on Monday, July 8, though the club prefers to finalize the deals quickly to prevent pre‑season uncertainty.

What is the team's current situation?

Sporting Gijon sits 9th in Segunda División with 61 points, after 42 games (18 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses). The side has scored 60 goals and conceded 54, a +6 goal difference. The latest result was a 2‑1 win over Granada CF on May 30, 2026. In the last five matches the team boasts a 5‑game winning streak (WWWWW), keeping it 21 points behind leaders Racing Santander.

What comes next for the club?

Once Perrin passes his medical, the club will officially announce his move. Meanwhile, focus shifts to integrating the new signings and preserving the winning run. Larcamón has stressed the need to solidify the defence before the 2026‑2027 campaign begins, and players like Yann Kembo, Dani Queipo and Pablo García are already training with the squad without news on their immediate futures.

The summer market looks busy for Sporting Gijon, which aims to balance the roster while staying competitive in the push for promotion spots.