Romain Del Castillo
OSA
Joins Osasuna from Brest
Del Castillo has signed a contract with Osasuna through two seasons, with an additional optional year, joining from Stade Brestois, according to the club.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored 30 goals with 31 assists across 151 appearances for Brest, having come through Lyon's academy before spells at Bourg-Peronnas, Nimes and Rennes, and played a central role in Brest's historic run to the Champions League knockout stages in 2024/25, where the club fell to eventual champions PSG. The 29 year old French forward, capped 10 times for France's U21s, had started both of Brest's opening matches this season, scoring a goal, before making the move to Osasuna to continue his career.
Scores at Le Mans
Del Castillo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Le Mans.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored the opener in the first half, but couldn't help them earn the road win. The forward sent in the third-most crosses for Brest during the draw, while taking four of their 10 corner kicks. He logged nine goals and four assists for the club in 2025-26.
Trains in full intensity
Del Castillo's absence from the Al-Wakrah SC friendly was only a precaution, as he was spotted training in full intensity Wednesday and is fit to play moving forward, the club posted.
Analysis: Del Castillo had briefly been managed for hamstring discomfort, but this quick return to full training confirms the issue was minor. He remains on track to be Brest's undisputed starter in the attack and set piece taker heading into the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.
Dealing with hamstring discomfort
Del Castillo is being managed due to hamstring discomfort and will miss the friendly against Al-Wakrah SC, the club announced.
Analysis: Del Castillo's absence from the lineup against Al-Wakrah SC due to hamstring discomfort marks a new fitness concern, coming after he had already resumed regular training. Being rested rather than ruled out suggests the club is managing this cautiously for now, though it does interrupt what had otherwise been a positive return to full training.
Trains fully in preseason
Del Castillo is training fully during the first week of preseason with Brest, confirming his recovery from the thigh injury that cut short his final appearance of last season against Angers, the club posted.
Analysis: Del Castillo ended the 2025/26 campaign as Brest's standout attacking performer, closing out his highest-scoring season to date with nine goals and three assists from 32 starts, contributing 33 shots and 57 chances created throughout the campaign. His return to full training ahead of the new season is an encouraging sign for new coach Julien Lachuer heading into what promises to be another demanding campaign.
Scores and leaves injured
Del Castillo scored his team's only goal of the game before going off injured with an apparent thigh injury in the 64th minute, bringing an end to his highest-scoring campaign.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored the opening goal ten minutes into the second half before being substituted just minutes later with an apparent thigh injury, ending his season early on the final gameweek. The forward nonetheless closes out his highest scoring campaign to date with nine goals and three assists from 33 shots and 57 chances created in 32 starts.
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