Andrés Pardo, Leganés's sporting director, has confirmed that Lucas Pérez has started training with the team. Pérez is a 37-year-old free agent, having left PSV Eindhoven in July. Pardo stated that the player has been considering an opportunity at the club for a long time, despite having received multiple offers from both Spanish and foreign teams. The sporting director explained that Pérez has asked for patience before deciding whether to sign for Leganés in the winter transfer window, as he wants to regain the right sensations after months without competing, even though he has been preparing daily. A decision is expected to be made within a relatively short period, during which the club will also assess the forward's current condition.