Girona FC striker Valentin Castellanos On Tuesday night, he made headlines around the world as he became the first player in 76 years to score four goals. real madrid and La Liga match.
Castellanos’ stunning display especially caught the attention of his friends and former teammates. New York City FC, MLS The team that loaned the Argentinian player to Girona before the start of the 2022/23 La Liga season.
unique arrangement
Both NYCFC and Girona city football group This made Castellanos’ transition from MLS to La Liga smooth.
City Football Group is a holding company best known as the parent organization. city of manchesterA CFG 81% owned by a private equity firm abu dhabi united grouphas rapidly expanded its holdings over the past decade and now controls 12 clubs around the world.
The unprecedented financial power employed by the CFG has fueled concerns about Abu Dhabi’s efforts to wipe its international image through investment in sports, known as “sportswashing”.
Where does the future of Castellanos lie?
Castellanos was already the top scorer in the MLS two years ago, and taking four goals against a team of Real Madrid’s ability only increases his market value.
The 24-year-old has scored 11 goals in LaLiga this season, proving he can score against top-level opponents in Europe’s top leagues. An initial investment of less than $1 million could make a decent return if he were sold to another interested club, NYCFC, and City Football his group this summer.
