Getafe has agreed to a loan deal for Iván Azón from Como 1907 with a purchase option, as reported by Sport.es. The Zaragoza-born forward will reunite with Francho Serrano, his former youth teammate at Real Zaragoza, in a move negotiated since Monday and pending official announcement.
How do Azón and Francho know each other?
Both players were part of Real Zaragoza’s historic youth team that competed in the UEFA Youth League during the 2019-20 season. Although Azón was not part of the squad that won the league and Champions Cup in 2018-19 due to a loan spell at El Olivar, he made his first-team debut for Zaragoza in 2020-21, the same season Francho did. Since then, both became key figures for the Aragonese club in subsequent seasons.
What is Azón’s background before joining Getafe?
Azón made 150 appearances and scored 27 goals for Real Zaragoza in Segunda División and the Copa del Rey. He was transferred to Como 1907 in the winter window of the 2024-25 season for a fee of €2 million plus performance-related bonuses. Last season, he was loaned to Ipswich Town, where he played 38 matches and scored 5 goals, helping the club win promotion to the Premier League. Ipswich declined to activate their €15 million option to buy him, and Azón has not made an official appearance for Como 1907, which is seeking to give him playing time via another loan.
What role does Francho play in Getafe’s current project?
Francho Serrano departed Real Zaragoza two weeks prior to this agreement after failing to agree on a contract renewal that included a ~70% wage cut, with full restoration only possible upon promotion. He joined Getafe on a free transfer and signed a contract running until 2029, with Zaragoza retaining 30% of his future transfer value. Since arriving, he has been a regular starter, featuring in all of José Bordalás’ first four games: two Conference League matches against Partizan and two La Liga fixtures versus Getafe and Osasuna.
How does this signing affect Getafe’s European ambitions?
Both players will be eligible to play in the UEFA Conference League this season, with Azón now able to feature after his arrival. Francho has already debuted in the competition for Getafe. This signing strengthens Bordalás’ squad at a crucial time, as the team sits 14th in La Liga with 3 points from three games (1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses), a goal difference of -3, and trails leaders Barcelona by 6 points. Their next match is at home against Celta Vigo on September 7, 2026, which you can follow on our fixtures page.
