Official | Ruben Blanco departs Marseille and joins Girona

Olympique de Marseille have released goalkeeper Rubén Blanco from his contract, paving the way for the 30-year-old Spaniard to sign with Girona until the end of the season, the Catalan club confirmed on Monday.

Blanco arrived at Marseille in the summer of 2022 but struggled for game time, making only 12 competitive appearances and keeping four clean sheets while conceding nine goals. Relegated to a back-up role throughout his 18-month stint, the Galician shot-stopper never displaced the club’s first-choice and opted for a fresh start in La Liga.

Girona, currently 12th in the table, moved quickly to bolster their goalkeeping department after loan signing Marc-André ter Stegen was ruled out for several months following hamstring surgery. With the German international’s impact now on hold, Girona turned to a familiar face in Spanish football: Blanco previously made nearly 150 appearances for Celta Vigo and arrives with both top-flight experience and the immediate availability required to slot into the squad.

The deal runs through the conclusion of the current campaign, giving Blanco the chance to re-establish himself as a regular starter while providing Girona with reliable cover during a pivotal stretch of the season.