Atletico Madrid have transferred right-back Javier Boñar to Girona FC. The deal, confirmed by both clubs this Wednesday, sees the 21-year-old defender join the Catalan side on a four-year contract running until June 2030.
According to Madrid Actual, Boñar leaves the red-and-white club after a full academy career, having joined at the age of seven. He made his first-team debut last season in a match against Sevilla, a game in which he even scored a goal. In total, the player made four official appearances for Atletico Madrid.
What does this departure mean for the squad?
The exit of Javier Boñar opens up a slot at right-back in the squad. The player had been a key figure for the reserve team, where he was captain and started 35 matches in the Primera Federación during the 2025-26 campaign. His physical and versatile profile, with an ability to also play as a centre-back, provided useful depth. With his departure, the team must manage the options in that position for the challenges of LaLiga and European competitions. Fans can check the current options on the squad page.
The official statement from Atletico Madrid wished him "the best of luck in this new professional stage". They also thanked him for "all the work and commitment during all these seasons defending our colours". For its part, Girona FC highlighted Boñar's defensive qualities, his speed, and his capacity to join the attack in their announcement.
What was Boñar's history at the club?
Javier Boñar was a pure product of the club's youth academy. An international for Spain's youth teams, his progression was steady through all the formative levels. His La Liga debut came in the 2025-26 season, a significant milestone for any homegrown player. His goal in that first match against Sevilla will remain a special memory from his brief time with the senior side. Data on his career at the club is available in our stats section.
What challenges await the player at Girona?
The move to Girona presents a new challenge for Boñar's development. The club competes in LaLiga Hypermotion, the second tier of Spanish football, a competitive arena where the player will seek regular minutes to continue his growth. Girona's stated aim is to help the defender "continue developing" in this category. For Boñar, it is a chance to prove he is ready for consistent professional football, away from the shadow of the B team.
This operation fits the normal dynamics of the summer transfer window, where clubs fine-tune their squads. Atletico Madrid closely monitors the performance of its academy products and sometimes decides that the best option for their progress is a departure with a guaranteed contract. The first team's next match, and those in the coming weeks, can be followed on our fixtures calendar. Boñar's departure closes a chapter for the player and opens a roster spot the club will need to assess in its medium-term planning.
