Castellón loans Douglas Aurélio to Huesca to reduce squad size

CD Castellón has announced the loan transfer of Douglas Aurélio to SD Huesca, a decision made to adjust a squad deemed too large at the start of the season. The Brazilian striker, whose playing time has decreased after two seasons marked by serious injuries, failed to secure a place during the summer preparation. Pablo Hernández, the coach, did not include him in the first two Liga HyperMotion matchdays, confirming his gradual exclusion from the squad.

This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce the squad size, currently consisting of 29 players. The coach had already warned at the start of the transfer window that departures were inevitable to optimize locker room management. Among other players like Tincho Conde, José Albert, Sergi Torner, and Michael Willmann, also excluded from the first two convocations, some may follow the same path before the transfer window closes. Israel Suero, rarely used in recent months, is also among the candidates for a departure.

A difficult start to the season at Castalia

CD Castellón has had a tough start to the season at home, with the Castalia pitch not favoring them in the first two matches. These poor conditions have impacted the team's performance, already struggling to secure wins in the Segunda División. The club from Plana is trying to reorganize to regain competitiveness before the rest of the championship. Pablo Hernández acknowledged that further departures could occur soon, while leaving the door open for arrivals to strengthen the team. This transitional period is expected to be eventful for the club, which seeks to balance sporting ambitions with rigorous squad management.

Ambitions maintained despite adjustments

Despite these changes, CD Castellón retains ambitious goals for this season. The coach has reaffirmed his desire to progress and aim for a position that allows them to consider promotion to the top division. “We aspire to improve our results and achieve performances that give us the means to aim for promotion,” he stated. These remarks reflect the club's determination to bounce back despite current challenges. The rest of the transfer window is expected to be decisive for CD Castellón, which will need to find a balance between necessary departures and potential signings to strengthen a team still under construction.