Juan Palomino returns to Barça after a positive loan to Logroño

After being on loan for the last two seasons at Logroño La Rioja, left-back Juan Palomino is returning to Barça to join the first team. The Andalusian has a contract until June 30, 2025, and has already passed his medical at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

Juan Palomino is known for his throwing ability and his intense approach on both sides of the court. At 1.94 metres tall and weighing 90 kg, the full-back can defend in several positions, including at the centre of the 6:0.

22-year-old Palomino joined Barça Atlètic from BM Antequera in summer 2020. He spent two seasons with the development side and his good work always caught the attention of the first team.

After making his debut in the Liga Asobal at Puente Genil in November 2020, he made sporadic appearances for the squad until he was loaned to Logroño La Rioja in July 2022, in a move designed to help him develop.

And that's what happened. Palomino was a key player for Logroño La Rioja coach, Miguel Ángel Velasco, for the two seasons he had him. The Andalusian played 28 games out of a possible 30 in the Liga Asobal during his first season, scoring 70 goals.

During the previous campaign in 2023/24, Juan Palomino played 30 Liga games and his goal tally rose to 104.