C.D. Leganés signs Josema Sánchez to reinforce the defense

C.D. Leganés reached an agreement on Friday with defender José Manuel Sánchez Guillén, "Josema", for him to become a new player for the next two seasons, with an option for a third. The player reinforces the Pepinero rearguard, being able to act as a left-back or centre-back.

Josema, 26, was formed in the youth ranks of U.D. Almeria, making his debut with the first team in 2016 in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano. After a spell with Real Murcia, he made his LaLiga SmartBank debut at the age of 21 for Córdoba C.F. He then gained international experience with French side Sochaux before returning to the silver division with Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

His time with Extremadura U.D. was the prelude to his arrival at Elche C.F. at the beginning of 2020. With the Elicitanos he would become a permanent fixture after the pandemic break, achieving promotion to LaLiga Santander in the promotion play-off by beating Girona F.C. in the final.

Promotions to the First Division with Elche C.F. and Real Valladolid and experience in the top flight

The 2020/21 was the season of his debut in the First Division with the franjiverde club, and also the season with the greatest continuity on the pitch for Josema, who would play twenty-nine official matches and almost 2,000 minutes in the highest category of our football, contributing to the team's permanence.

In the last season, he played the first half of the season with Elche and the second half on loan with Real Valladolid. With the "Blanquivioletas" he achieved his second promotion to the First Division under José Rojo "Pacheta", coach with whom he was also promoted as a "franjiverde".

An Under-17 international with the Spanish national team, Josema is a player capable of developing naturally in the positions of centre-back or left-back, fast and with good ball skills. Josema, who signs until 2024 with an option for another season, will immediately start training under the orders of Imanol Idiakez and his presentation will take place next week.