Nastic, a club based in Tarragona, Catalonia, initially announced signing José Manuel Calderón with a one-year contract and an option for another year. However, the club reversed its decision hours later due to backlash from fans over Calderón's previous derogatory comments about Catalans made on Instagram Live. Calderón expressed regret and apologized for his comments, acknowledging their impact.

Spanish full-back José Manuel Calderón Portillo, 25, was set to join Gimnàstic de Tarragona on a free transfer after his contract with Córdoba ended. However, after making a disrespectful comment towards Catalans on Instagram, the club decided not to proceed with the signing. The club issued an official statement emphasizing their commitment to values such as respect and social responsibility, stating they would no longer formalize the previously announced transfer. According to Transfermarkt, the player has a market value of €300k.