Alex Padilla, aged 21, has extended his contract with Athletic Club until June 2029, setting the stage for a planned loan move. Having already made his first-team debut, Padilla will not have an immediate role at the club because of the presence of Simón and Agirrezabala. Mikel González, Athletic Club's director of football, stated that the club is in the process of arranging a loan deal for Padilla, highlighting the necessity for him to play regularly. The club is aiming to secure an appropriate destination for him in the January transfer window.