AS reports that Juanpe has transferred to Gamba Osaka following the termination of his contract with Málaga. Juanpe and Málaga reached an agreement to end his contract, which was due to run until 2028. Juanpe will continue his career in Japan with Gamba Osaka, where he has already passed a medical examination. The offer from the Japanese club altered the situation for Juanpe, who had been inactive for five months because of an injury, allowing him to begin a new phase of his career outside Spain. Málaga's intention was to approach their return to Primera División without the player. This transfer resolves an outstanding matter for the squad and provides Málaga with more flexibility for future transactions. The club expressed gratitude to Juanpe for his dedication and wished him luck with his new stage at Gamba Osaka.

Spanish midfielder Juanpe, 30, will travel to Japan this Wednesday to undergo a medical examination with Gamba Osaka, a club that has been interested in him for several weeks. The Japanese club has made a financial proposal of close to one million euros per season, and while the agreement with the player is advancing, his departure from Málaga is yet to be finalized. Málaga is willing to facilitate the midfielder's exit. According to a report from 101TV, there were advanced negotiations. These negotiations started after Juanpe was informed he was not in manager Funes' plans. His former number 8 shirt has been reassigned to Carlos Dotor. The entire transfer is now pending the medical and the finalization of his release terms from Málaga, with Juanpe continuing to train with the group in the interim. Juanpe joined Málaga in July 2023 and has a contract with the club until 2028; his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €300k.