Getafe has completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Nemanja Gudelj to strengthen their squad. The deal was finalized on August 31st, as reported by Marca newspaper, with the player already in the blue side of Madrid.
Gudelj arrives after seven full seasons at Sevilla, where he made 196 LaLiga appearances. His experience in the domestic competition and in Europe, with 78 continental appearances split between Sevilla, AZ Alkmaar, Ajax, and Sporting Portugal, is a major asset. Getafe manager José Bordalás had previously stated in press conferences that the midfield was a priority area needing reinforcement.
What does Gudelj bring to Getafe?
Nemanja Gudelj brings veteran know-how and deep LaLiga experience to a part of the pitch Bordalás wanted to bolster. The coach publicly valued his qualities. "He is a player with a lot of experience, a professional, I believe he will help us, a tremendous professional, he has been demonstrating it," said Bordalás. The Serbian joins a midfield group that includes Mario Martín, Orel Mangala, Javi Terrats, and Francho Serrano.
His arrival is particularly relevant given the team's current context. Getafe sits 13th in LaLiga with 3 points, from one win and one loss in their opening two games. Their goal difference stands at -2, having scored once and conceded three times. Furthermore, the club is dealing with several significant absences, with Christantus Uche, Juanmi, Abdel Abqar, and Mario Martín himself on the injuries list. Gudelj's signing provides immediate cover and solidity.
How does he fit into the current squad?
The Getafe 2026 squad gains versatility with the arrival of the Serbian international. Gudelj can operate as a defensive pivot or as a box-to-box midfielder, offering Bordalás more tactical options. His adaptation should be swift, given his long history in the Spanish league. The player could get his first minutes in the blue shirt very soon, potentially in the next match.
The team faces Celta Vigo at home on September 7th, a key fixture against a rival currently in 18th place. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The signing aims to boost a team that is 6 points behind leaders Real Madrid in this early stage of the championship.
What did Bordalás say about the signing?
The Getafe manager did not hide his satisfaction with the reinforcement. He emphasized the value a profile like Gudelj's has for the squad and for the younger players in the dressing room. "A player with that experience is very important for the team and the younger lads, we are confident he will help us," stated Bordalás. This clear backing from the coach is a strong endorsement for the new arrival.
With this move, the Getafe board has responded to an explicit request from the technical staff. The transfer window closes with this operation, which seeks to balance the squad and add character. The Getafe 2026 players now have an experienced resource for midfield battles. The team's progress can be followed through our live stats and standings.
