Getafe has secured the signing of forward Iván Azón on a loan deal with an option to buy. The 23-year-old Aragonese player arrives from Italian club Como to bolster the attack of José Bordalás's team, as reported by Marca - Primera on Tuesday. The move comes with Getafe sitting 14th in La Liga, with 3 points from a season start that has seen one win and two losses.
The need for goals is evident at the Coliseum, where the team has scored just once in three matchdays and conceded four. This situation, which leaves them six points behind leaders Barcelona, drove the search for a new striker. Azón becomes another option for an attack that has so far relied almost exclusively on Enes Ünal and Martín Satriano, with Borja Mayoral as another alternative.
Who is Iván Azón?
Iván Azón is a centre-forward developed at Real Zaragoza who signed for Como in the winter transfer window of the 2024/25 season. Without making his debut for the Italian side, he was immediately loaned to Ipswich Town in the English Championship. During his time in England, the player made 40 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. His profile as a physical striker with a presence in the box fits the style of play Bordalás usually demands from his forwards.
His arrival adds depth to a position the coach considers vital. Tuesday was expected to be a day of intense activity in Getafe's offices, and Azón's signing is the first evidence of that. The club aims to ensure more consistent output in the attacking phase, especially ahead of the next home fixture against Celta Vigo, who are 17th in the table, on September 7th. Fans can follow the schedule evolution on our fixtures page.
How does he fit into the current squad?
Getafe's squad now has four clear options for the striker position. Enes Ünal and Martín Satriano have been the undisputed starters at the beginning of the league campaign, taking almost all the minutes. Borja Mayoral offers an alternative with different characteristics, and now Iván Azón joins the mix. This internal competition is precisely what Bordalás wanted to raise the team's level.
The purchase option included in the agreement gives the club flexibility to evaluate the player's performance throughout the season before making a final decision. The signing does not rule out the football department, led by sporting director Toni Muñoz, continuing to explore the market for more reinforcements, although a striker was the immediate priority. The full squad composition is available in our squad section.
What did Bordalás say about respect for the club?
In a recent comment, coach José Bordalás made a clear defence of the entity. "I ask for respect for Getafe, if we pride ourselves on being professionals we have to be so with everyone", stated the manager. This declaration underscores the philosophy of a club that seeks to consolidate itself in the elite through hard work and seriousness, values it hopes to instil in every new signing.
Azón's arrival responds to a specific sporting plan and a statistical need. With only one goal scored, Getafe currently has the second-worst attack in the competition. Improving these numbers is essential to climb the standings and move away from the lower reaches. The Aragonese forward signed his contract on Tuesday and is already preparing to integrate into the group's dynamics.
