By now, Jonatan Giraldez is a household name in the soccer world. He grabbed the attention of the fans as the head coach of the legendary FC Barcelona Femeni. With his youthful energy, calculative moves, and unwavering dedication, the 32-year-old is undoubtedly a coach to watch. However, he has made it to the headlines after announcing his departure from the Spanish women’s team. 

The unexpected exit has shocked fans, prompting them to ponder what comes next in his soccer career. Some sources indicate that he received a monumental offer from the NWSL. On that note, let’s dive deeper into Giraldez’s glorious days in FC Barcelona Femeni. 

The glorious career and achievements of Jonatan Giraldez

Jonatan Giráldez joined as an assistant coach at FC Barcelona Femeni, where his tactical prowess got him a promotion to head coach in 2021. Since then, the Spaniard has become a Barca legend, leading his team to an unprecedented domestic treble in his first season and a historic continental treble in the 2022-2023 season. Giraldez became the formidable force behind his team, lifting the coveted UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy, in addition to their Primera División and Copa de la Reina victories.

These remarkable achievements cemented his place in the history of Barcelona’s women’s team. As the coach of the renowned team, he helped them earn ninety victories and two draws from the ninety-six matches they played. Undoubtedly, the team was completely safe in his hands, as they only suffered four losses during his tenure.

Surprisingly, after three years of a successful journey with the Spanish women’s team, Giraldez is all set to broaden his horizons. Presently, the only thing that he is certain about in his future is that he does not want to continue in Europe, as locking horns against Barcelona would be hard. Now let’s go through some details regarding his contract and salary.

 The contract and salary of the Spaniard

Lately, the Femeni coach officially declared that he would allow his contract with Barcelona to expire in June 2024. He informed everyone concerned with the club that he had no intention of renewing the contract. Interestingly, his salary at the club was never revealed, and his net worth was also unknown to the public.

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As per reports, there is a high chance that Giraldez’s next destination will be Washington Spirit. Even though the exact numbers are not out, the Spaniard has received a lucrative deal that would increase his salary to an unimaginably high level. Nonetheless, both parties are currently unwilling to share the particulars of their arrangement.

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