The five additions clearly reflect the need to change the dynamic that has condemned the 'grana' side to fight to climb out of the bottom half of the table. Although the number of signings is considerable, the team's poor situation suggested that more changes might have been necessary in a winter market marked by urgency and little room for maneuver. The departure of Noé Calleja, the former sporting director, just days before the deadline, also hindered the reconstruction.
The market was discreet, lacking major differential names on paper. Many initial targets, such as Nacho González, Josep Calavera, and Aleix Coch, fell through due to player preference or the reluctance of their parent clubs. This forced the technical secretariat, now led by Sergi Parés, to maximize other market options.
The five final additions are: Aitor Gelardo (Racing de Ferrol), Hugo Pérez (Espanyol), Ander Zoilo (Tenerife), Pedro Alcalá (inactive), and Keyliane Abdallah (Olympique de Marsella). Three are young players with experience in Primera RFEF, one prospect, and one veteran. All arrive under pressure to regain confidence and offer their best version without time for adaptation.
Pressure and a different style of football await the new signings, as the Primera RFEF and Nàstic are a category and a club where talent alone is not enough.
Veteran center-back Pedro Alcalá, who had not played since last season with Cartagena, must prove that he still has the necessary competitive rhythm to lead the defense. Furthermore, the club failed to secure a central striker, as options like Carlos Segura, Sofiane, and Sergio Castel did not materialize, leaving the offensive line with fewer variants than desired.
