AS reported growing interest in Juan Cruz from several clubs. Juan Cruz, a Spanish-Argentinian winger with Leganés, was attracting interest from clubs including Girona. His release clause was set at 10 million euros due to Leganés' relegation to Segunda, which had reduced it from 20 million euros. Leganés maintained a firm stance on retaining their key players despite interest from other clubs. Juan Cruz had expressed his desire to continue playing in the Primera División, given his significant contribution to Leganés last season. The complexity of any potential transfer was heightened by the fact that 40% of any transfer fee would go to Betis, the club from which Leganés originally purchased Cruz. This financial entanglement meant that Leganés would likely demand a high fee to maximize their earnings from the transfer, making a quick resolution to the situation unlikely unless unexpected developments occurred.