This game could be Artem’s last for Girona before his transfer to Roma
Girona held a friendly match against Toulouse – With Artem Dovbik In the starting lineup, she suffered a 0:4 defeat.
Trouble for Girona began in the 42nd minute, when goalkeeper Paulo Gassaniga received a red card. He was replaced by Juan Carlos, and it was Artem Dovbyk who was replaced.
Rasmus Nicolaisen opened the scoring just before the half-time whistle, and Toulouse only increased their advantage in the second half. Goals from Xavi Babik, Zakaria Abouhlal and Gilberto Pina brought the score to 4-0.
Girona midfielder Viktor Tsygankov continues to recover from an injury, so he did not take part in this match.
Let us recall that the transfer of Girona striker Artem Dovbyk to Roma is in the final stage – the Spanish club should receive 32-33 million euros for the transfer of the Ukrainian and 5-6 million in bonus payments.
Dovbyk moved from Dnipro-1 to Girona in August last year and had a phenomenal season. Artem became the top scorer in Primera with 24 goals, also made 10 assists, and Girona sensationally finished in the top 3 and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in history.
Girona open their season on August 15 when they travel to Betis in their opening La Liga matchday.
- Friendly match
Girona (Spain) – Toulouse (France) — 0:4 (0:1)
Goals: Nikolaysen, 45+4, Babika, 50, Abuhlal, 62, Gilbert Pina, 70.
Removal: Gassaniga, 42
Source: Sportarena
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