Getafe CF is in negotiations to sign striker Iván Azón on loan from Italian club Como 1907. The La Liga side aims to bolster its attack before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday at 23:59, as reported by Sport.es. The deal would see Azón reunited with his former Real Zaragoza youth teammate Francho Serrano, who joined Getafe this summer.
The team currently sits 13th in La Liga, with 3 points from one win and one loss in its opening two matches. Having scored just once and conceded three times, the need for offensive reinforcement is evident, especially with players like Christantus Uche, Juanmi, Abdel Abqar, and Mario Martín currently sidelined. The next fixture is a home game against 18th-placed Celta Vigo on September 7th.
Who is Iván Azón and why does Getafe want him?
Iván Azón is a 24-year-old striker who came through the ranks at Real Zaragoza. For the Aragonese club, he made 150 appearances in the Segunda División and Copa del Rey, scoring 27 goals. His performances earned him a move to Como 1907 in February 2025 for a fee around 2 million euros plus add-ons. His time in Italy has not gone to plan, however, as he has seen no playing time under manager Cesc Fábregas in the past year and a half.
Last season he was loaned to Ipswich Town, where he made 38 appearances and scored 5 goals, helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League. Como now wants the player to gain minutes through another loan. Getafe has emerged as the leading candidate, an option the player prefers over other offers from France, Italy, and the English Championship.
How does Francho Serrano fit into the project?
The potential arrival of Azón is directly linked to the presence of Francho Serrano. Both players made their first-team debut together for Zaragoza in the 2020-21 season. Serrano moved to Getafe this summer and, against initial plans, has become a key figure. He has scored three goals in the first two league matches and performed well in the Conference League qualifiers, playing the full 90 minutes as a central midfielder on the second matchday.
Getafe's sporting director, Antonio Muñoz Gómez, appears to have found a reliable source in Zaragoza. He stated the club "ha encontrado un banco de pesca en Zaragoza que le ofrece piezas de rendimiento inmediato" (has found a fishing bank in Zaragoza that offers pieces of immediate performance). If the loan is confirmed, Azón would become the third Zaragoza-developed player to wear the Getafe shirt in two years, following Adrián Liso and Serrano himself. You can check the full team roster on our squad page.
What does this move mean for Getafe?
The pursuit of Azón shows a clear intent to strengthen the forward line and improve the team's attacking output. Sitting six points behind leaders Real Madrid, every point will be precious. Adding a striker with experience in the Spanish second division and a recent stint in England could provide much-needed depth and goals.
Furthermore, the operation fits a market strategy that values pre-existing chemistry between players, which could speed up integration. With the window about to close, Getafe is working against the clock to give manager Lalo Arantegui another attacking option. The team's performance and league position can be tracked on our standings page.
Azón's arrival hinges on successful negotiations with Como 1907 in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the team prepares for the clash against Celta Vigo, a key match to climb the table before the international break. The squad hopes to recover some of its injured players soon, with updates available on our injuries page.
