Moreno returns to Spain in Girona switch
Aston Villa has confirmed defender Alex Moreno has completed a permanent move to LaLiga side Girona.
Moreno, who joined Villa in 2023 from Real Betis, has signed a two-year deal with Girona on a free transfer, despite having a year left on his contract.
The 32-year-old made 48 appearances in all competitions under Unai Emery, scoring three goals as well as registering three assists.
He spent the 2024-2025 season on loan at Nottingham Forest, playing 19 times across all competitions, while also helping it qualify for Europe.
Moreno is the latest departure from Villa Park, with the Spaniard following Jacob Ramsey, Leander Dendoncker and Leon Bailey out of the door.
The defender becomes the fifth arrival for Girona this summer, with Michel's side already completing deals for Hugo Rincon, Axel Witsel, Vitor Reis and Thomas Lemar.
Girona endured a poor campaign in 2024-2025, finishing 16th in LaLiga as well as being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League first phase in its first appearance in the competition.
Moreno could make his first appearance for his new team on Monday (AEST), with Girona taking on Villarreal.
Villa also confirmed that Lewis Dobbin would spend the 2025-2026 season on loan in the EFL Championship with Preston North End.
Dobbin joined the Villans from Everton last year and had loan spells in the second tier with West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City.
