Osasuna enter the 2026/27 campaign with a familiar sense of cautious optimism, but also with a new man at the helm for the fourth consecutive season. Luis Miguel Ramis, a 56-year-old Catalan coach forged over a decade in Spain’s Segunda División, makes his top-flight debut tasked with erasing the memory of a relegation battle that went to the final day. The squad retains its core, but the departure of World Cup winner Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool for nearly €40 million leaves a significant void on the flanks. This is the definitive guide to the current Osasuna squad.
Technical Leadership & Coaching Profile
Manager: Luis Miguel Ramis
Tactical Philosophy: Ramis arrives at El Sadar with a reputation for building solid, competitive teams. His football is built on defensive balance and verticality through the wide areas, with an emphasis on physical demands that push players to their limit in training. Ramis has summarised his approach as the “Ramis method”—training at maximum intensity so the team becomes a machine that enjoys both attacking and defending. He favours a 4-2-3-1 system, a shape Osasuna have used for several seasons, meaning the tactical transition should be smoother than a radical overhaul.
Preferred Formations: 4-2-3-1, with the capacity to shift to a 4-4-2 depending on game state.
Strategic Transfer Activity
Osasuna’s summer was one of the quietest in La Liga. The club completed just two signings, both cost-effective solutions, as the priority was preserving the existing framework rather than rebuilding. The headline departure was Víctor Muñoz, whose performances earned him a call-up to Spain’s World Cup squad and a move to Liverpool. Juan Cruz joined Real Oviedo after seven seasons, Javi Galán moved to Celta, and Sheraldo Becker signed for Mainz.
Table A: Summer Major Transfer Influx
| Player | Position | Former Club | Fee Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dubasin | Winger/Forward | Sporting Gijón | €4m |
| Diego Rico | Left-Back | Getafe | Free |
| Romain Del Castillo | Winger | (undisclosed) | Undisclosed |
Jonathan Dubasin is the most significant addition, arriving from Sporting Gijón for approximately €4 million after scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in the Segunda División. The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract with a €40 million release clause and is expected to fill the void left by Muñoz, offering versatility across the front line. Diego Rico joined on a one-year deal from Getafe, bringing Premier League experience from his time at Bournemouth and Europa League pedigree from Real Sociedad. Romain Del Castillo adds further wide options.
The First-Team Roster
Goalkeepers
Sergio Herrera (#1): The undisputed number one, entering his ninth season at El Sadar. Herrera’s shot-stopping and command of the penalty area remain reliable, and his volume of interventions makes him a valuable asset in statistical scoring systems. He started all four of Osasuna’s opening league fixtures, keeping two clean sheets.
Aitor Fernández (#13): The experienced deputy has proven himself a capable alternative whenever Herrera is unavailable. His contract expires in June 2027, making renewal a priority for the club.
Rafa Fernández (#31): The young academy goalkeeper provides third-choice depth.
Defenders
Enzo Boyomo (#22): The Cameroonian centre-back is the defensive cornerstone. His physical presence, recovery pace, and aerial dominance make him indispensable, and he remains one of Osasuna’s most valuable assets on the transfer market.
Alejandro Catena (#24): The 194cm centre-back partners Boyomo in the heart of defence. Catena’s aerial ability and positional discipline provide the physical foundation for Ramis’ defensive structure.
Jorge Herrando (#5): The primary rotation option in central defence. Herrando is currently sidelined with a muscle injury and is not expected to return until late September.
Iñigo Arguibide (#27): The 21-year-old academy graduate has seized his opportunity. With Valentin Rosier injured, Arguibide started the opening four league matches at right-back, demonstrating composure beyond his years.
Abel Bretones (#23): The natural left-back option. With Javi Galán and Juan Cruz both departing, Bretones has the opportunity to establish himself as the starter. He started all four opening fixtures.
Diego Rico (#15): The summer arrival from Getafe provides experienced competition for Bretones. Rico’s delivery and defensive discipline offer a reliable alternative.
Valentin Rosier (#19): The French right-back is sidelined with a hamstring injury and has missed the opening weeks of the season.
Midfielders
Lucas Torró (#6): The defensive midfielder provides the screen in front of the back four. Torró’s interception and duel-winning ability are central to Ramis’ pressing structure, though he shares the pivot role with Iker Muñoz.
Jon Moncayola (#7): The versatile midfielder is one of the first names on the teamsheet. Moncayola’s tactical intelligence, work rate, and ability to operate across multiple positions make him invaluable to Ramis.
Iker Muñoz (#8): The 24-year-old competes with Torró for the pivot role. Muñoz’s energy and progressive passing offer a different profile, and he started the opening fixtures as part of the double-pivot.
Aimar Oroz (#10): The creative fulcrum, operating as the No. 10 in Ramis’ 4-2-3-1. Oroz endured a disappointing campaign last season but remains the team’s most talented attacking midfielder. His form is the barometer for Osasuna’s attacking potential.
Rubén García (#14): The experienced creator finished last season strongly and has been rewarded with a starting role on the right flank. His set-piece delivery and late runs into the box are valuable weapons.
Moi Gómez (#16): The versatile midfielder provides technical quality and tactical flexibility, capable of operating in central midfield or as an attacking midfielder. He is currently sidelined with a muscle injury.
Asier Osambela (#29): The young academy graduate offers energy and versatility, capable of filling in across midfield or even in central defence.
Mauro Echegoyen (#26): The 21-year-old academy midfielder is pushing for first-team minutes, his technical quality offering a glimpse of the future.
Forwards
Ante Budimir (#17): The talisman and undisputed first-choice striker. At 35, Budimir remains Osasuna’s most reliable source of goals, having scored 17 league goals last season and already netting four in the opening four matches this campaign, including three penalties. He lowered his release clause to €8 million in July but rejected offers to stay at El Sadar.
Jonathan Dubasin (#21): The summer signing is expected to occupy one of the wide attacking roles. Dubasin’s 17 goals for Sporting Gijón demonstrate his finishing ability, and his versatility allows him to operate on either flank or as a second striker.
Raúl García de Haro (#9): The 25-year-old scored seven goals last season and is viewed as Budimir’s long-term successor. His movement and finishing make him a reliable alternative through the middle.
Kike Barja (#11): The club captain, a lifelong Osasuna supporter who joined the academy at age eight. Barja renewed his contract until 2028 after a strong finish to last season, and his leadership is invaluable in the dressing room.
Raúl Moro (#18): The young winger, signed from Ajax, is entering his first full season at El Sadar. Moro scored in pre-season against Ipswich and provides pace and directness on the left flank.
Romain Del Castillo (#20): The French winger adds further depth in wide areas, offering technical quality and creativity.
Leadership Group & Squad Regulations
Club Captain: Kike Barja
Barja, a lifelong Osasuna supporter who joined the academy at age eight, embodies the club’s identity. His renewal until 2028 ensures continuity in the dressing room, and his leadership was central to last season’s successful survival push.
The Leadership Committee: Sergio Herrera, Rubén García, and Jon Moncayola provide leadership across the squad.
Homegrown Quota Check: Osasuna’s Tajonar academy continues to produce first-team talent. Iñigo Arguibide, Iker Muñoz, Asier Osambela, Jorge Herrando, and Mauro Echegoyen are all academy graduates contributing to the first-team squad. The club promoted nine players from its youth ranks ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Financial & Contractual Health
Financial Balance Overview: The near-€40 million sale of Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool provided significant financial relief, but Osasuna’s reinvestment was minimal, with only €4 million spent on Dubasin. This conservative approach reflects the club’s member-owned model and its commitment to financial sustainability.
Contract Red Alerts: A cluster of core players enter the final year of their contracts in June 2027: Aitor Fernández, Lucas Torró, Moi Gómez, Rubén García, and Ante Budimir. Budimir’s renewal is the most pressing, given his continued importance despite his age. The club must avoid allowing key assets to depart on free transfers.
The Academy Pipeline & Loan Tracker
Breakout Talents to Watch: Miguel Auría scored for the first team in pre-season against Ipswich, showcasing the academy’s attacking pipeline. Anai Morales, a young midfielder, also featured prominently in pre-season.
Notable Out on Loan: Osasuna’s loan strategy focuses on securing competitive minutes for developing players, though specific departures remain limited in available information.
Set-Piece Specialists & FPL Cheat Sheet
Penalties: Ante Budimir (First Choice). Budimir has already converted three penalties this season and is the undisputed first-choice taker.
Direct Free-Kicks: Rubén García / Moi Gómez.
Corners & Crosses: Rubén García is the primary deliverer, with Diego Rico and Moi Gómez offering alternatives.
For Fantasy La Liga managers, Budimir remains the standout Osasuna asset. His 17-goal campaign last season and four goals in four games this season demonstrate remarkable consistency for his age. Iker Muñoz’s defensive contribution numbers could yield bonus points, while Sergio Herrera’s clean-sheet potential makes him a viable budget goalkeeper option.
Final Outlook: Navigating the Tactical Horizon
Osasuna enter the 2026/27 season with a clear objective: avoid the relegation battle that consumed last year’s campaign and re-establish themselves in the comfortable mid-table positions that defined the Jagoba Arrasate era. Ramis is the fourth coach since Arrasate’s departure, and stability is the priority.
The squad retains its spine: Herrera in goal, Boyomo and Catena in defence, Moncayola and Torró in midfield, and Budimir leading the line. Dubasin’s arrival addresses the creativity void left by Muñoz, while Arguibide’s emergence at right-back has been a welcome surprise.
The primary concerns are familiar: goals and depth. Osasuna scored just 44 league goals last season, their lowest tally in three years, and the attacking burden rests heavily on Budimir’s 35-year-old shoulders. If Budimir suffers a significant injury or his form dips, Ramis lacks a proven alternative. The defensive depth is also thin, particularly at left-back and centre-back, where injuries could expose the squad’s limitations.
The opening fixtures have offered encouragement: seven points from four matches, including a 2-1 victory over Alavés and a goalless draw with Levante. Ramis’ methods appear to be taking hold, but the true test lies in the coming months. If Budimir stays fit, if Oroz rediscovers his best form, and if El Sadar becomes the fortress it once was, Osasuna have the tools to secure a comfortable mid-table finish. The margin is fine, but the foundation is solid.
