The Spaniard will take over the Spirit at the end of Barcelona’s season. Barcelona is among the favorites to reach the Champions League final on May 25 and is the current leader in Spain’s Liga F, which concludes its season June 16.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to lead the team and become part of the Washington Spirit family. It’s a great honor and a greater responsibility to help bring the club to the next level so I will dedicate my heart and soul to make everyone around the team proud and part of something great,” Giráldez said in a news release.