UD Las Palmas will announce the signing of a centre-back in the coming hours, as confirmed by president Miguel Ángel Ramírez this Wednesday. The club, which finished the 2025 season in 6th place in Segunda División with 60 points (16 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses), is also looking to add a winger to complete its squad.
Which centre-back is joining Gran Canaria?
The island’s director assured that the deal for the centre-back is already "sealed", though he did not reveal the player’s identity. He did rule out Dani Barcia, previously linked to the yellow team. The squad, which scored 47 goals and conceded 30 last season, aims to strengthen its defensive line before the new campaign begins.
Which winger interests UD Las Palmas?
Miguel Ángel Ramírez mentioned interest in Italian Luigi Cherubini from Roma, though he admitted the player cannot join due to a contractual issue with his current club. The president also acknowledged tracking Juan Carlos Arana, a forward from Racing de Santander, but the Canarian prefers to play in La Liga. Only if he fails to secure that opportunity would his arrival at the yellow team be "almost certain".
Will there be departures in the transfer window?
Ramírez confirmed that there is interest from other clubs in full-back/winger Cristian Gutiérrez, as well as in other players from the squad managed by Rubén de la Barrera. UD Las Palmas, which finished 8 points behind leaders Racing Santander, is preparing its squad for the new season with strategic moves in defence and attack.
