Abdul Mumin joins Girona on three-year deal

Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin has secured a three-year contract with Spanish club Girona FC, joining the team on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 28-year-old centre-back is set to sign a contract that will keep him with Girona until June 2029. Expected to bolster the squad's defensive capabilities, Mumin's addition is anticipated to inject experience, physicality, and depth into the club’s defensive lineup as they gear up for another competitive season in Spain's premier division.

Born on June 6, 1998, in Accra, Mumin is 1.88 meters tall and is known for his strong defensive abilities, aerial prowess, and tenacity in physical confrontations. His footballing journey began at the prestigious Right to Dream Academy in Ghana, a landmark institution that has nurtured several players who have had successful careers in Europe.

Afterward, Mumin honed his skills in Denmark with FC Nordsjaelland and Portugal with Vitoria Guimaraes. His career reached a significant milestone in 2022 when he transferred to Rayo Vallecano in Spain. He spent a considerable period at the club, accumulating over 60 official appearances in La Liga and familiarizing himself with the intricacies of Spanish football.

Mumin's experience in La Liga is set to prove invaluable at Girona, where he is expected to vie for a regular starting position. His presence will provide the coaching staff with an additional experienced defender to rely upon. At the international level, Mumin made his senior debut for Ghana in June 2024 and has since become an integral part of the Black Stars set-up.

His selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad further emphasizes his growing significance on the international stage. For Girona, the signing represents a strategic move to reinforce their defensive line with a defender who possesses an understanding of Spanish football. For Mumin, the move marks a new chapter in his European career, offering him a chance to establish himself at a club competing at the top level of Spanish football.

With his physical strength, experience, and familiarity with La Liga, Mumin is poised to make an immediate impact at Girona and play a pivotal role in the club's ambitions for the 2026/27 season.