Madrid, June 2: Goalkeeper David Soria has signed a four-year contract with Getafe CF, ensuring his stay at the club until the end of June 2030. The 33-year-old has played 301 matches for the club, including an impressive streak of 189 consecutive matches in La Liga as a first-team player.
In announcing the new contract, Getafe highlighted Soria’s performance, leadership, and commitment, establishing him as a key player both on and off the pitch.
According to a report by Xinhua, Getafe conceded only 38 goals last season, the best record after FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Under the coaching of José Bordalás, the team performed remarkably in the second half of the season, finishing seventh in La Liga and qualifying for next season’s Conference League.
The club stated, “David Soria’s contract renewal is great news for our club, both for today and tomorrow. We will retain a top-level goalkeeper and an excellent professional.”
Bordalás has yet to renew his contract with Getafe, while key players Luis and Mauro Arambarri are likely to leave the club. Arambarri is expected to join River Plate, while Luis has been linked with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Born in Madrid, Soria concluded his youth career with Real Madrid. After being released by the prestigious Spanish club, he moved to England for a trial with Leicester City, but a first-day injury led to his departure.
Due to salary cap issues, Birmingham City also released him six weeks later. Disheartened, he left a trial at Stoke City midway and returned to Spain, where he struggled to secure a place at Real Betis B and Sporting de Gijón before finally joining Sevilla FC in January 2013.
After debuting with the C team in the Tercera División, he gradually made his way to the first team in the 2014-15 season. Manager Unai Emery gave him his debut on December 2, in a Copa del Rey match against UD Logroñés, which ended in a 3-0 victory. He remained with Sevilla until 2017, before joining Getafe in July 2018, where he has continued to thrive.