Deportivo La Coruña have added two key players to their pre-season squad in Segunda División: Diego Gómez and Mohamed Bouldini will join the first team this week. Both arrive with first-team contracts and aim to secure their futures in the second tier, where the club is pushing for promotion.

What happened with Diego Gómez?

Left-footed winger Diego Gómez, 21, returns to Deportivo after loan spells at Cartagena and Pontevedra. The player, who turns 22 in July, has a contract until 2030 and prioritizes playing in Segunda División, where several clubs have already shown interest. While his future points to a loan exit, the club has included him in Antonio Hidalgo’s pre-season, unlike other returnees who drop down to Fabril.

Gómez featured in 18 games for Cartagena (1 goal) and 15 for Pontevedra (5 assists and 1 goal) last season. His performances in Primera Federación have made him a sought-after player, but his goal is to take the next step in Segunda. For now, the club isn’t in a rush and is waiting for the best loan offer.

Mohamed Bouldini also joins the first team

Striker Mohamed Bouldini, 22, will also join the group this week. After a tough loan at Granada (18 matches, 1 assist), the club gave him time to find options. Bouldini starts pre-season with Hidalgo’s side, though his future also hinges on a loan move.

Granada included him in a swap deal involving Stoichkov, and his time at the Andalusian club fell short of expectations. Now, Deportivo is assessing his situation before deciding his next destination.

Why this matters for Deportivo La Coruña

The club enters pre-season with uncertainties in the squad. Diego Gómez and Bouldini are two first-team contract players, but their futures likely involve loans. Meanwhile, Hidalgo’s team is working to improve their Segunda División form, where they sit second with 77 points (22 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses in 42 games) and an average of 65 goals scored and 44 conceded (+21 goal difference).

The goal is clear: push for promotion, though the five-point gap to leaders Racing Santander means they must keep collecting points consistently. Deportivo’s next fixture is on November 1, 2026, against Osasuna at Riazor — a key clash in the race to stay in the top half of the table.