Mundo Deportivo reports on the transfer of Pablo Ibáñez to Deportivo Alavés. Pablo Ibáñez, a midfielder, will play for Deportivo Alavés until June 2030. He joins as the first signing of the Vitoria-based team for the upcoming season in LaLiga EA Sports (Primera División). The 26-year-old from Navarre arrives from CA Osasuna, where he spent the last five seasons and finished his contract this June, thus joining on a free transfer. He played 100 matches with Osasuna's first team, providing four assists and scoring three goals.

Pablo Ibáñez, currently with Osasuna, has been linked with a move to Alavés. His contract with Osasuna is set to expire on June 30. Ibáñez has rejected Osasuna's offer to renew his contract three times due to economic differences, which raises Alavés's hopes of signing him for the next season. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates his market worth at 2.30 million euros.