According to AS, 33-year-old Spanish central defender Unai Elgezabal is close to returning to Eibar. Levante, which Elgezabal joined in July 2024, officially announced the termination of his contract, which had one year remaining. The player had not participated in the pre-season and has completed the final steps to become a free agent and sign for the club. His departure was indicated by his absence from a team visit to the Basilica, and it followed a statement from Levante's president that news about the player would be forthcoming. Elgezabal will rejoin a club where he was previously registered for several years but never played, having been sent out on loan. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €500k.