Atletico Madrid have transferred young right-back Javi Boñar to Girona FC. The official agreement for the move of the 21-year-old academy product was confirmed this week, as reported by NuevoFutbol.
Boñar, born in Madrid on June 3, 2005, signs a contract with the Catalan side that will bind him until June 30, 2030. The player joined Atletico's Academy in 2012, at just seven years old, and completed all his football education at the club. His versatility, allowing him to also play as a centre-back, and his defensive intensity were key to his progression.
How did Boñar perform last season?
The 2025-26 campaign was a turning point in the youngster's career. With the reserve team Atlético Madrileño in the Primera Federación, Boñar played 35 matches, all as a starter, scoring four goals and providing nine assists. At the same time, he made the jump to Atletico Madrid's first team, where he made 16 appearances in LaLiga. Three of those were starts, accumulating 299 minutes in which he managed to score one goal. His development under the guidance of Fernando Torres at right-back solidified his profile.
What data does the club show on its academy graduates?
Atletico Madrid's youth academy is a constant source of talent. In the current season, several club-trained players have minutes with the first team, a fact that can be checked on our squad page. Boñar's performance for the reserves last year highlights the productivity of the club's youth structure. His transfer represents an outgoing operation for the club in this summer market.
What does this departure mean for the squad?
The exit of Javi Boñar reduces the options at right-back in the main squad. The Madrid-born player offered a young alternative with knowledge of the club's system. His work rate and physical stamina were valued assets. With his departure, responsibility in that position falls on the current starters. Fans can follow the team's progress in our stats section.
The agreement with Girona closes a chapter for a player who wore the red and white shirt for fourteen years. His journey from childhood in the Academy to making his First Division debut with Atletico Madrid is now behind him. The club faces the coming weeks of competition with a squad that must adjust after this exit, as reflected in the official fixtures.
