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Granada's intended replacement for Luca Zidane remains in Canary Islands

UD Las Palmas backup José Antonio Caro, known as Churripi, was linked to Granada in the winter window but remained in the Canary Islands; his presence matters because Luca Zidane is with Algeria for a friendly in Turin and may not make a timely return.

Mar 30th 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • José Antonio Caro, nicknamed Churripi, is UD Las Palmas' regular substitute goalkeeper.
  • Granada CF pursued Caro in the winter transfer window but did not complete a signing.
  • Luca Zidane is with Algeria for a friendly against Uruguay in Turin and has limited time to return to Spain.
  • Had Caro joined Granada he likely would have started because of Zidane's absence and travel constraints.

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