The Super Eagles midfielder has been included in Getafe’s pre-season training, suggesting he remains part of coach Jose Bordalas’ plans even as interest from elsewhere in La Liga continues.
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Getafe have shared a fresh update on Christantus Uche’s situation, with the Super Eagles midfielder appearing in the club’s pre-season training footage amid continued transfer speculation surrounding his future.
Uche returned to Los Azulones at the end of last season after his loan spell at Crystal Palace expired. Palace had the option to sign him permanently but chose not to, following an underwhelming campaign in England.
Back at Getafe, Uche has remained on the radar of several clubs. Real Betis, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad have all previously been linked with the 23 year old, while AC Milan and Everton have also reportedly shown interest, though none has yet made a concrete offer.
On Wednesday, Getafe posted video of their squad training on the beach as part of pre-season conditioning work, with Uche featuring prominently and appearing settled and engaged during the session, a sign that head coach Jose Bordalas intends to include him in his plans for the new campaign.
That stance lines up with recent comments from Getafe president Angel Torres, who confirmed the club would prefer to keep Uche but remains open to selling if a suitable offer arrives. The club’s financial position adds pressure to that calculation. Due to La Liga’s spending regulations, Getafe have already sold two key contributors from last season, Mauro Arambarri and Luis Milla, raising a combined €9 million, though it remains unclear whether that will be enough to balance the books without further departures.
Did You Know?
- Christantus Uche is 23 years old and returned to Getafe after his loan at Crystal Palace expired.
- Crystal Palace chose not to exercise their option to sign him permanently.
- Real Betis, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad have all previously been linked with a move for Uche.
- AC Milan and Everton have also been reported as interested parties.
- Jose Bordalas is Getafe’s head coach.
- Getafe have sold Mauro Arambarri and Luis Milla this summer, raising a combined €9 million under La Liga’s spending rules.
- Getafe president Angel Torres has said the club would prefer to keep Uche but remains open to a sale for the right offer.
