The gem nurtured by Girona, Kim Min-soo (19), responds to the call of Gerard Piqué. His loan transfer to the second league's Andorra has entered its final stage.
Spain's 'Sport' reported on the 14th (Korean time) that "Giovanna's promising player Kim Min-soo is set to be loaned to FC Andorra, and this acquisition is being pursued at the direct request of Gerard Piqué." Piqué is currently the owner of FC Andorra, and this acquisition is intended to advance the nurturing of young talent.
Kim Min-soo is a winger for Girona and is already recognized in Spain as a 'diamond in the rough' at just 19 years old. His strengths include quick speed, explosive breakthrough skills, and a mature game management that surpasses youth level.
This transfer is in the form of a loan, and an official announcement is expected soon as soon as the detailed conditions are negotiated. In fact, he has not yet joined Girona's first-team training camp.
According to reports, Kim Min-soo's loan was a direct request from Piqué. FC Andorra is strategizing to fill its roster with young talents this summer, and Kim Min-soo has been identified as a key resource in that project.
In addition to Kim Min-soo, Piqué has also requested the loan of defender Justin Garcia from Girona, aiming to discover competitive young talents within Spain, similar to the Fernández brothers, Guillermo and Toni, who are currently participating in the preseason with the FC Barcelona youth team.
Kim Min-soo has consistently performed well in the Youth League and in leagues below the third division in Spain. He made his first-team debut on October 20 last year against Real Sociedad and scored crucial goals in both the Copa del Rey and promotion playoffs.
Kim Min-soo is under contract with Girona until 2027, and the club considers him a 'core of the generation change in the Blanc-i-Vermell' (the color symbol of Girona). However, there is also the reality that it is difficult for him to secure immediate starting opportunities amidst competition with first-team elite resources in La Liga.
This move to Andorra is a choice aimed at seeking growth through practical experience. Andorra is competing in the La Liga Hypermotion (second division) for the 2025-2026 season, and Kim Min-soo is highly likely to be given opportunities as a starting winger.
Locally in Spain, Kim Min-soo's move to Andorra is being evaluated as "a perfect stepping stone for entering the first team." Sport explained, "Kim Min-soo is a winger with speed, breakthrough ability, and tactical flexibility to play on both wings. If he accumulates enough practical experience, he has the potential to succeed in the first division."
Girona's new season is starting without reinforcements, and by the 8th, coach Michel began training without any new acquisitions. Despite this situation, Kim Min-soo is classified as part of a long-term nurturing project rather than a short-term plan, allowing him to prepare for a larger stage through his loan.
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