Spanish central midfielder Santi Cazorla, 41, stated in an interview with L'Équipe that it is almost certain this will be his last season before retirement, but he does not rule anything out. Cazorla said that it is almost certain it will be the last and that the young players surpass him. He said that he wants to enjoy it and take care of himself, and that they are talking about a renewal. He also said that all his former teammates told him to play as long as he can because he will miss all this later. Cazorla plays for Real Oviedo, which he joined in August 2023, and his contract is set to expire in June 2026. The former Spanish international, who has 81 caps and 15 goals, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €200k. In the 2025/2026 LaLiga season, he has made 13 appearances, recording 0 goals and 0 assists.