Isma Ruiz sent a message of reassurance to Córdoba fans with the statement, “I have a contract until 2028.” The midfielder from Gójar, a cornerstone of Ania’s team on the pitch, is not considering a move at the end of the season. His performances have drawn interest from higher-division clubs and international leagues, similar to last season before he extended his contract with the Blanquiverde.
His commitment has always been evident. For instance, last season he played through a knee sprain around the winter break. He has openly said that on the banks of the Guadalquivir, “this is where I’ve felt most loved and most excited. I hope it’s for many more years.”
This keeps him focused on the remainder of the season. With four games left, Córdoba still has a slim chance of reaching the promotion playoffs. That’s why the player is eager to feature in the next match, scheduled for Sunday at 18:30 against Granada. His problem? He remains injured, having been sidelined since April 11 during the first half of the match against Real Zaragoza.
When asked about his availability, Isma Ruiz admitted, “I still don’t know,” though not for lack of desire, and it seems he will push hard. He clings to the fact that “it’s a long week, and there are still a few days to see if I can make it for the game against Granada.” He even confessed, “You know I’d love to be in every possible match, whether injured or not.” He struck an optimistic tone, saying, “I feel better, and I need to see if I’ll be ready in time, but I still don’t know.”
Facing Granada always holds special meaning for the Gójar native, as it’s a match against his former club. Isma Ruiz described it as “special” because “that’s where I grew as a footballer, made my La Liga debut, and played in the Europa League. I grew a lot there, but now I belong to Córdoba, and I approach it like any other game, with eagerness and excitement.”
After three weeks out, he reflected on the team’s response: “It’s been positive growth, with a winning streak that has given us confidence and helped us grow as a group.” Echoing some teammates, he added, “Football has many twists. Just as we had a bad run, now we have a good one, and hopefully many more to come.”
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That streak of five consecutive wins means Córdoba hasn’t dropped out of the playoff race. When asked about the possibility, he remarked, “It may or may not happen, but we don’t think too far ahead.” The midfielder stressed, “We take it game by game; we only think about Granada.”
