Arouca announced the contract renewal of Javi Sánchez for one season, with an additional option. The Spanish central defender arrived in January at the ‘lobos’ and established himself as a key element for the team led by Vasco Seabra.

Who is Javi Sánchez?

Javi Sánchez is a 29-year-old Spanish central defender, trained at Real Madrid.

What happened?

The player participated in five games of the main 'merengue' team, during the 2018/19 season, including two in the UEFA Champions League.

Why is it important for Arouca?

The contract renewal of Javi Sánchez is important for Arouca, as the player has been fundamental to the team. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Games played | 15 | | Assists | 1 |

Arouca is currently in 8th place in the league, with 42 points, 12 wins, 6 draws and 16 losses in 34 games, with a recent form of WWDLW. The last match of Arouca was a 3-1 win against Tondela, on May 16, 2026.