Asier Villalibre signed a four-season contract with Deportivo Alavés. He will wear the number 9 jersey. Villalibre expressed his enthusiasm and readiness for this new challenge, emphasizing his comfort and sense of belonging at Alavés. He mentioned that there were other options for him to leave Athletic Club, but he chose Alavés because he felt very comfortable there and it helped him overcome his fear of leaving home.