Mundo Deportivo reported on Kiko Femenía's contract situation with Villarreal, noting that the 34-year-old defender had been offered a contract renewal by the club, which he had not accepted, and the offer had since expired. However, there was still a possibility of reaching an agreement between both parties. Villarreal was considering strengthening their squad with a younger player for the future, but they still valued Femenía, given that he had played 28 official matches, 27 of which he started, and was favored by the coach, Marcelino García Toral. The club planned to retain him for the next season, during which they would compete in the Champions League.