Marca reports that the transfer of Juan Cruz to Málaga is imminent and the player is very close to joining. The winger from Leganés will play on loan at Málaga with a purchase option, and the agreement is almost finalized. The player is already in Málaga to finalize the details of the operation. Juan Cruz, who has one of the highest salaries in the Leganés squad, had attracted interest from several teams, but Málaga's effort to sign him was the most significant. His absence in two preseason friendlies for Leganés confirmed that he would not continue with the club. Leganés sees the move as a logical part of the squad restructuring.

Negotiations are at an advanced stage for the 26-year-old Spanish-Argentine player Juan Cruz to join Málaga from Leganés on a one-season loan. His contract with Leganés is valid until June 2028. The deal was reported by As and has since been confirmed. It would represent a return for the player, who was part of Málaga's youth academy after joining in 2010. The club is in the process of finalizing the loan and is optimistic that the deal can be concluded this weekend. Juan Cruz, who is primarily a left winger but can also play in other attacking positions, would strengthen an area that Málaga's sporting director, Loren Juarros, had been seeking to reinforce. The winger joined Leganés in July 2024. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €1.80m. He has also been capped once for the Spain U18 national team. Rayo Vallecano and Elche are other clubs that have recently been linked with the player.