Marca reported on Alex Padilla's loan transfer to Pumas for the Torneo Clausura, mentioning that he signed a loan contract for 6 months with Pumas for the Torneo Clausura. The report noted that the agreement could be extended until June 2026, and Pumas had an option to purchase at the end of the loan period, while Athletic also had a future buy-back option. It was mentioned that Padilla underwent a medical examination upon arrival in Mexico and was officially announced on Thursday. The move to Mexico was due to an incident that left Pumas' goalkeepers Julio González and Gil Alcalá out of the team. It was highlighted that Padilla has Mexican nationality through his mother and has played for both the Spanish U19 and Mexican national teams.

Marca reported on Alex Padilla's potential debut with Pumas as they prepared for the Torneo Clausura against Necaxa. Alex Padilla was training with Pumas for their debut in the Torneo Clausura against Necaxa. He had arrived in Mexico City on loan from Athletic and could be a contender to play in the match on Sunday. However, he had not yet been officially presented, and there were no images of the goalkeeper at Pumas' facilities. The official confirmation of the loan and the announcement of its duration were expected soon, with both clubs in agreement and working in harmony. It was highly likely that the agreement would extend until June 2026, meaning Padilla would be in Mexico for 18 months. The goalkeeper was a candidate to participate in the 2026 World Cup with the Mexican national team, as Mexico was one of the host countries. Padilla held dual nationality, with a Mexican mother, and had lived in the country for seven years.

Alex Padilla has bid farewell to his teammates at Lezama and is on his way to Mexico. His loan to Pumas appears to be imminent, possibly just a matter of hours once he arrives at his new destination. Padilla was not included in Athletic's trip to Arabia for the Supercopa, with Mikel Santos taking his place as the third goalkeeper. ETB cameras captured footage of Padilla at Loiu airport, preparing to board a flight. With the competition in Mexico starting this weekend, it is likely that Pumas wants him available to minimize his adaptation period. Although Padilla has renewed his contract with Athletic until 2029, signaling the club's future plans for him, he needs to demonstrate his worth by gaining continuity during his loan at Pumas.

Marca reported on the transfer of Alex Padilla to Pumas on loan. Alex Padilla, who is the third goalkeeper for Athletic Club, was said to be flying to Mexico City to join Pumas on a loan deal. Both clubs were expected to make the announcement official simultaneously, taking the time difference into account. The loan agreement between Athletic and Pumas is set to last until the end of the Torneo Clausura 2025, with a possibility of extension until December 2025. Pumas reportedly showed the most interest in acquiring Padilla, who also holds Mexican nationality. The timing of the transfer was arranged so that Padilla could start as a potential first-choice goalkeeper in the upcoming Mexican championship.