Espanyol is one of several clubs, including Real Sociedad and Lazio, that are pursuing Club América's 28-year-old Spanish-Mexican midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo. However, Real Betis is reportedly very close to signing the player, whose contract expires in June. It is considered a certainty that his next destination will be Betis. Fidalgo was absent from his team's most recent match as the final details of his transfer were being arranged, and his manager, André Jardine, stated that the player has offers and his dream of playing in Spain will soon become a reality. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.50m. In the current 2025/2026 season, Fidalgo has made 18 appearances in the domestic league, scoring one goal. He also has one cap for Spain's U17 national team.