Birmingham City have moved swiftly to keep Jhon Solis at St Andrew’s, activating the option to buy written into the midfielder’s loan agreement with Girona.
The Colombian arrived in the Midlands in January and quickly became a regular under head coach Chris Davies, impressing supporters across the second half of the campaign.
According to widely reported figures, the Blues will pay around six million pounds to complete a deal that had been a clear priority for the club this summer.
Solis featured 17 times in the Championship after his switch, starting 13 of those games as Birmingham pushed for a stronger finish to the season.
The 21 year old netted his only goal for the club during a narrow win over Bristol City on the penultimate weekend, cementing his standing with the fans.
Davies had made his admiration plain before the season ended, signalling that securing the player on a permanent basis sat high on his summer list.
“I know the player loves it here. I’ve told him how well he’s done and how much we would love for him to be part of it, and he’s really enthusiastic, but we’ll have to see how it all unfolds after the season finishes,” Davies said.
Talks between the two clubs had dragged on for weeks, with Girona holding firm on the valuation they set when sanctioning the original loan move.
The Spanish side signed Solis from Atletico Nacional in 2023, and they protected their investment by inserting a fixed price into the temporary agreement.
Birmingham eventually found a way through, rewarding the patience of a player who had publicly hoped to see his future resolved before July.
Standing at six feet two inches, the Colombian brings physical presence and composure on the ball, qualities that suit the possession style Davies wants to build.
His pressing energy and calmness in midfield made him an obvious profile for a side targeting promotion, and the club clearly view him as a lasting asset.
Solis still has plenty of room to grow at 21, and supporters believe his game could translate comfortably to a higher level in the coming years.
The signing offers an early statement of intent from Birmingham, who are expected to spend heavily as they chase a return to the promotion picture.
Owner Tom Wagner continues to back Davies despite an underwhelming previous campaign, and the squad now looks set for further additions through the window.
Keeping Solis removes one major question hanging over the club, allowing the recruitment team to focus on other areas ahead of the new season.
For the player himself, the resolution brings welcome certainty after months of speculation surrounding his next move and his standing within Girona’s plans.
Birmingham fans will hope the deal marks the start of a productive window, with the young midfielder now firmly part of the project at St Andrew’s.
