To finalize the transfer of Urko Izeta or any other signing during the January transfer window, Alavés must part ways with three players, including Nikola Maras, according to AS.

Serbian defender Nikola Maras, 29, is among the players who could leave the team as part of possible transfers of important players. Sergio Fernández stated that some players know their role in the team would be minimal and must decide based on that. The player's contract runs until June 30, 2027, and his market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.00m.