Spanish Right-Back Jokin Gabilondo, 27, and Malaga confirmed this week that the defender will not renew his contract and is therefore the first official departure from Malaga after the club's promotion to Primera. Jokin Gabilondo also bid farewell to the fans on social media, stating that a dream adventure was over and that a three-season journey had concluded in the best possible way, accompanied by incredible people. He added that there had been very hard moments, and that criticism, demands, a lack of confidence in important moments, living far from family, and doubts are moments one has to live through to grow. He said that he has grown a lot and is leaving feeling emotional, supported, grateful, and happy. The defender made 9 appearances in LaLiga2 in the 25/26 season and has a current market value of €400k, according to Transfermarkt.