La Liga
Jon Morcillo is living one of the sweetest moments of his career after establishing himself as an offensive reference for Albacete this season.
Jon Morcillo has delivered decisive performances that have placed him among the most valuable wingers in the Segunda División.
Jon Morcillo, whose contract expires in June, faces a busy market where his future already seems headed towards Bilbao.
Jon Morcillo has the opportunity to return to Athletic Club, the club where he was trained and where he could return without a transfer fee.
Jon Morcillo maintains public silence about his decision, although his circle acknowledges that the rojiblanco project is "very difficult to reject."
Albacete accepts the departure of their most decisive player
Albacete has tried to renew him on several occasions, offering a leading role and a significant salary increase.
In Albacete, they recognize that his departure is practically inevitable due to his development and the interest from La Liga clubs.
Albacete's coaching staff highlights his physical and tactical evolution, key to his definitive breakthrough this season.
Despite the disappointment, the Manchego club values his professionalism and leadership role in critical moments of the season.
Albacete's sports management is already exploring alternatives in the market, aware that losing the winger will create a difficult gap to fill.
Athletic Club moves to secure his return
Athletic Club closely observes the football maturity achieved by the left winger during his time in Castilian lands.
Internal sources from Athletic Club confirm that the operation fits the team's sports policy, based on strengthening the squad with homegrown talent.
The technical leadership of Athletic Club believes his arrival can provide width, depth, and a profile currently lacking on the left side.
The return of the Bilbao native also reinforces Athletic Club's philosophy of betting on players who are already familiar with the club's principles.
In Bilbao, it is considered strategic to anticipate the interest of other teams, although being a free agent makes the operation easier. Alavés is also interested in the Albacete winger.

The return of a player developed in Lezama
The player spent several years in Lezama, where he developed as a vertical winger with an offensive mindset.
His temporary departure allowed him to gain playing time, experience, and consistency that he didn't have in his initial stage.
The attacker's growth is evident in his decision-making, now much more mature and effective in critical areas.
His current potential aligns perfectly with the rotation strategy that the Bilbao coaching staff plans for the upcoming season.
A crucial summer to define his new destination
Albacete faces the situation realistically, convinced that his performance has outgrown the category.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club is in ongoing discussions and aims to complete the operation before the market progresses.
The player values the possibility of playing in the top division and competing for more ambitious goals than currently.
The Bilbao fans receive the rumors optimistically, recalling his first spell and the room for improvement he still possesses.
All signs point to the winger heading to San Mamés, where they hope to regain his best form to reinforce the left wing.
Jon Morcillo faces a defining summer where his return to Athletic Club seems practically sealed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Athletic Club ata el primer fichaje de la temporada 26/27
