Bryan Gil’s Tottenham career is officially over after the Spanish winger completed a permanent move to Girona on transfer deadline day. Spurs pocketed €6m plus €4m in potential bonuses for the 24-year-old, who had previously spent last season on loan at Montilivi.
Gil joined Tottenham from Sevilla in 2021 with high expectations but never cemented a place in the first-team squad. Across three years, he managed just 43 appearances in all competitions, providing two assists but no goals. Loan spells at Sevilla, Valencia and Girona followed, with his time at Spurs remembered as a frustrating chapter.
Gil: “I Couldn’t Be Happy at Tottenham”
Speaking at his official unveiling alongside Girona president Delfí Geli and sporting director Quique Cárcel, Gil opened up on why he was desperate to leave Spurs:
“I’ve changed teams a lot; I couldn’t be happy at Tottenham because if you don’t play, you’re not happy, and I’m going to be happy here. It’s important to be happy to be able to perform at the highest level and make it back to the national team.” — Bryan Gil
He also addressed speculation Tottenham could have terminated the final year of his contract to speed up the move:
“There was talk of terminating my contract with Tottenham, but they never wanted it. If that had been the case, I would have been here by July, and everyone would have felt more at ease.”
Girona Praise Gil’s Commitment
Sporting director Cárcel explained that negotiations dragged on largely due to Tottenham’s stance but praised Gil for making his intentions clear:
“It’s been a very long summer; we talked about his return from the very beginning. We knew it would be complicated due to the market. Tottenham had their arguments. He was the key because he wanted to return. It’s appreciated that a player with many offers was willing to wait for Girona.”
Gil stressed that Girona was always his first choice:
“The most important thing is to be happy somewhere. Thank God I was very happy and comfortable last year and now being part of this project for the next five years is important.”
Bryan Gil’s Tottenham Record
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Domestic Cups | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Europe | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 2 |
source: Tottenham records – 8 September 2025
The numbers underline his frustrations: limited minutes, limited output, and limited chances to shine.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William believes the move is best for both sides:
“Bryan Gil was never truly trusted at Tottenham, and in the Premier League his lack of physicality showed. At Girona, he has the platform to play regularly, rebuild confidence, and push for a Spain recall. Tottenham, meanwhile, recover some value and free up space in the squad.”
Key Insights
- Bryan Gil sold to Girona for €6m + €4m bonuses.
- Says he “couldn’t be happy” at Spurs due to lack of game time.
- Spurs refused to terminate final contract year to speed up exit.
- Girona praise his commitment after rejecting other offers.
- Gil targets Spain recall by playing regularly in La Liga.
What’s Next for Gil and Girona?
Gil has signed a five-year deal with Girona, committing his prime years to the Catalan side. The Europa League winners see him as a creative wide option capable of lifting their domestic and European ambitions.
For Tottenham, the deal closes the book on a transfer that never delivered. Attention now turns to Ange Postecoglou’s reshaped forward line, with young talents pushing to make the wide positions their own.
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