Jagiellonia Białystok expressed interest in signing Joni Montiel as part of their strategy to acquire players through free transfers. However, Montiel intends to remain in Spain and has declined this opportunity. He was considered an alternative to Jesús Imaz in Adrian Siemieniec's team. Montiel, aged 26, had previously made a mark in the Spanish second division, although his recent seasons have not been as successful. After departing from Rayo Vallecano, where he had been since 2017 and was loaned out six times, he received offers from last year's national champion and the Greek club Volos FC, both of which he also rejected. Montiel is focused on continuing his career in Spain and is not considering other options.