Miguel Gutierrez turned down a lucrative Premier League offer, safeguarding the interests of his former club, Real Madrid, while causing a setback for Girona.
Girona have captured the attention of European football giants due to their performance in La Liga, with Manchester United eyeing their talent pool.
Leaders Real Madrid and second-placed Girona remain level on points at the top of La Liga after both securing victory via late goals on Wednesday.
In the January transfer window, Bayern Munich are set to engage in a heated battle with La Liga champions Barcelona for Girona winger Viktor Tsygankov.
Girona emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on a Friday night showdown, thrusting the Catalan side to the summit of La Liga.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has raised eyebrows by suggesting that Girona could be genuine contenders for the La Liga title.