Racing Santander confirmed it will make between six and eight signings to solidify its return to La Liga, as president Manolo Higuera announced. The club tops the Segunda División with 82 points, 25 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses from 42 games, and its latest match was a 4‑1 victory over Cádiz on May 31.
How many reinforcements are expected?
Higuera stated the project includes six to eight new players, an ambitious number for a side starting the season with the league's smallest budget. The board believes the mix of experience and youth will keep the momentum that has them 5 points ahead of Deportivo La Coruña.
Which names are on the list?
Sergio Canales and Peque top the transfer radar. Higuera confirmed Canales wants to return, although no contract is signed yet. Regarding Peque, the club has been in talks with the Sevilla player, recalling that he was sold for four million euros and that negotiations will now be more difficult.
Are there other options being considered?
Pablo Torre's possible comeback was rumored, but the president denied any contact with the forward. He also emphasized that, despite the financial challenge, "the players want to come to Racing," suggesting several athletes might accept modest wages to fight for survival.
What is the short‑term goal?
The immediate aim is to "perform the miracle of survival," Higuera said. With a goal difference of +29 (90 scored, 61 conceded) and a recent run of three wins and two draws, the side appears in good shape for the league's first phase. The board hopes new signings will add quality and depth to face the giants of the top tier.
Racing Santander is gearing up for a season of challenges and opportunities, hoping to write its name again among Spain's football elite.
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