Cristhian Stuani signed a new contract at Girona, having been linked with LaLiga champions Barcelona.
Stuani emerged as a target for Spanish leaders Barca in January, however, a move did not materialise.
Now, veteran forward Stuani has signed a deal until June 2022, Girona announced on Friday.
The 32-year-old Uruguay international has scored 12 goals in LaLiga this season – the best return from a player outside of Barca pair Lionel Messi (19) and Luis Suarez (15).
@CristhianStuani “M’identifico amb els valors del club: compromís, dedicació, esforç, sacrifici i il·lusió. Vull continuar fent història amb el Girona” #Stuani2022
Vídeo sencer https://t.co/Xs1DLRpzVn#GironaFC#OrgullGironí#Girona@LaLigapic.twitter.com/3fp2JDQl7r— Girona FC (@GironaFC) February 1, 2019
Girona – 14th in the standings – travel to Eibar on Sunday.
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