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#3 Cristhian Stuani is the signing of the season
Amid all the glamorous acquisitions by the mightier sides in the division, newly-promoted Girona roped in a player of their own in Cristhian Stuani from the now relegated Middlesbrough.
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Whilst the news of the signing fell through the cracks, his performances for the Catalan outfit has not gone unnoticed as the Uruguayan international has bagged 9 goals in 14 matches, helping the minnows to finish at the mid-table ahead of the winter break.
Girona were expected to be mired in the relegation battle in their maiden La Liga appearance, but against all the odds, the Blanquivermell find themselves 10th in the standings, and ahead of the likes of Celta Vigo, Athletic Bilbao and Malaga. Thanks in no small part to their talented striker.
The 31-year old hit the ground running with a brace against Atletico Madrid on the opening matchday, whilst also igniting the comeback win over Real Madrid. He alone has accounted for 43% of his side's goal count so far, further accentuating his impact on the team.
The fee for which Girona signed him remains undisclosed, but Stuani is certainly repaying every penny with prolific performances.
