Getafe CF has officially announced the signing of 34-year-old Nemanja Gudelj, who will sign a contract for the 2026 season, ending his spell at Sevilla FC on June 30.
The Serbian, who made 261 official appearances and scored 10 goals for the Andalusian club, becomes the fifth foreigner with the most appearances in the club's history and arrives at Getafe before the weekend of October 30.
What the fee means for the summer budget
The transfer takes place amid financial adjustments, with the club sitting 14th in La Liga, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses in 3 games, and a goal difference of -3 (1 scored, 4 conceded).
The blue-and-white coach emphasized that "he is a player with great experience, professional, I believe he will help us, a great professional, he has been demonstrating it." according to ABC.
Where he fits in the current squad
Gudelj, who played seven seasons in Nervión, will reinforce the midfield, a position demanded by Bordalás, and can also play in the defensive midfield role.
His experience will be key in a dressing room with young players, and his arrival will occur before the weekend of October 30, with his first match at the Coliseum.
Career and achievements at Sevilla
The international Serbian was captain of Sevilla FC and was part of the two recent Europa League-winning squads, also being the fifth foreigner with the most appearances in the club's history, with 261 official matches and 78 European matches.
His contract with Getafe is for one season, and his first official match will be at the Coliseum, before his return to Sevilla's Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in May during the penultimate matchday.
Impact on the 2026 season
With Getafe, Gudelj will strengthen a midfield that has shown irregular form (LWL in the last three games), as the team fights for stability in the middle of the table.
The club confirmed the signing will be completed before the weekend of October 30, and Gudelj will arrive at Getafe on Saturday, integrating immediately into training under Bordalás.
His arrival adds depth to the midfield, a sector where the coach has sought reinforcements to compete for survival and European spots.
League context and upcoming fixtures
La Liga 2026-2027 shows Getafe in 14th place with 3 points, 1W-0D-2L in 3 games, and a -3 goal difference, while their next home match against Celta Vigo (17th in the table) is scheduled for September 7, 2026.
Gudelj, who has played 196 LaLiga matches and 78 European matches, will bring veteran presence to a team needing balance between youth and experience for the remainder of the season.
His one-season contract runs until the end of the 2025-2026 campaign, and his official debut is set for the upcoming Coliseum match, before facing Sevilla FC in May.
