Javi López did not participate in the Friday training session at Zubieta under Sergio Francisco, indicating that his departure from Real Sociedad is accelerating.

Spanish left-back Javi López, at the age of 23, might not remain with Real Sociedad for the upcoming 2025-26 season if Sergio Francisco opts to utilize Sergio Gómez as a left-back. This scenario could prompt Real Sociedad and López's agent to seek a loan arrangement for the player. Javi López joined from Deportivo Alavés just a year ago for a fee of 6.5 million euros and has a contract extending until 2030. His future could hinge on his performance in the remaining three friendly matches and whether his teammate Sergio Gómez is deployed in the left-back role. Reports from Radio MARCA Donostia and Matteo Moretto suggest that his stay at San Sebastián is uncertain, and a departure remains a possibility. Transfermarkt estimates the player's current market value at €7.5 million.