Málaga CF is studying the possibility of going to the free market to find a replacement for injured striker Julen Lobete, following his serious injury. The club has a regulatory path to follow, which allows it to file a federative leave to free up a spot and replace Lobete with another player.
Lobete will continue to belong to Málaga CF while he recovers, as he has a contract until June 2027. He will also continue to receive his salary normally. The normative allows the club to use up to 80% of the salary limit that the injured player was computing. This means the club has a financial margin to consider when deciding on a replacement.