Osasuna rules out Aitor Fernández exit despite Rayo interest

Osasuna confirms it does not consider Aitor Fernández's departure, who has a contract until 2027 and a 14 million euro release clause, despite Rayo Vallecano's interest.

Osasuna rules out Aitor Fernández exit despite Rayo interest in signing the goalkeeper to cover for Augusto Batalla's injury. The Navarrese club has stated it has received no contact regarding the goalkeeper and counts on him for this season, according to Osasuna sources cited by Diario de Navarra.

What does the club say about Aitor Fernández's situation?

Osasuna has been clear: "The club does not consider his departure and will not facilitate his exit, and even less to a direct rival". The goalkeeper, who began his fifth season at El Sadar, has a contract running until June 2027 and a release clause of 14 million euros. To date, the club has not evaluated market alternatives for his position nor held recent talks with the player about his future.

Is there real contact between Rayo Vallecano and Aitor Fernández?

The goalkeeper is on Rayo Vallecano's sporting director's radar as a possible replacement for the injured Augusto Batalla. However, Osasuna insists there have been no official contacts between the clubs, although it acknowledges that approaches have been made with the player unknown at El Sadar. The goalkeeping situation is not currently on the table in the club's offices.

How does this affect Osasuna's planning?

Sergio Herrera and Aitor Fernández remain part of the club's plans for the goalkeeper position. Ramis has trusted Herrera as the starter in the first league match, while Fernández, although on the bench yesterday, trained normally at Tajonar and has earned the respect of teammates and fans for his involvement despite not playing. The club will not open the door for the departure of an established goalkeeper due to performance and internal hierarchy.

Osasuna is working intensely on multiple fronts to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes in one week. Currently, the team sits 11th in La Liga with 1 point from a goalless draw (0-0) in their only league match, 5 points behind leaders Sevilla. The next fixture is at home against Getafe on August 31, which you can follow on our fixtures page. For more information on the squad, visit our squad section.