Fran Villalba, who grew up in Valencia and currently plays for Sporting Gijon, is moving to Mexico to join Santos Laguna. Fran Villalba expressed his excitement for the move, highlighting the attractiveness of the Mexican league and the potential benefits of Santos Laguna's project for his career and personal growth. Sporting Gijon announced that they have reached an agreement with Santos Laguna for the transfer of Fran Villalba. Villalba is traveling to Torreón, Mexico to finalize his entry into his new team. Sporting Gijon thanked Villalba for his contributions since his arrival in the summer of 2021 and wished him success in his new professional phase.