Marca reports on the potential move of Jon Karrikaburu to Athletic de Bilbao. There is a possibility that Athletic de Bilbao, as it has done with other players, could acquire Karrikaburu for free in 2027 when his contract ends.

Marca reports on the uncertainty surrounding Jon Karrikaburu's future as his contract nears its end. With only one season left on his contract, the player's future will again be a topic this summer. Leaving in the last year of a deal presents an added difficulty, especially regarding a fee that does not seem likely to be paid for him.

According to Marca, while the permanent departure of Karrikaburu was considered, all parties are satisfied with him remaining at Real. It was stated that the possibility of him leaving permanently was discussed, but there have been no negotiations for Karrikaburu with any club.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Jon Karrikaburu will remain at Real Sociedad after the winter transfer window closes, unless an unexpected last-minute event occurs. The forward will not depart in the final hours of the window because no agreement was reached that satisfied the interests of all involved parties. The club's sports planning and market difficulties prevented a departure that was considered for several weeks but did not happen. The sports management worked on different options to bring in an attacker, but none were successful. Karrikaburu did not get an offer that satisfied all three parties or fulfilled Real Sociedad's economic requirements. The club asked for high amounts for both a transfer and a loan, being aware of the player's contractual situation. These terms were a significant obstacle for many interested clubs, particularly for those in the middle and lower sections of LaLiga Hypermotion, for whom the forward's salary is difficult to afford. For clubs in the upper part of the Second Division, Real also required stricter terms, such as a transfer in case of promotion, which several potential clubs did not accept. A combination of a high salary, high economic demands, and a lack of consensus on the player's future has ultimately blocked any move, and Real Sociedad has ended up preventing his departure.