Marca reports that Andoni Gorosabel, who is under contract with Athletic until 2028, has reached a preliminary agreement with Espanyol. Espanyol recently freed up a spot at right-back by releasing Rubén Sánchez. The transfer is pending the player's medical examination and the exchange of documentation between the clubs. The process has been slower than usual because Athletic is seeking to optimize the terms of the agreement, a strategy previously seen in the transfers of Unai Gómez and Agirrezabala. Gorosabel did not train with his teammates in Lezama on Tuesday morning.