Unai Ropero

Hercules loan expires

Ropero has returned to Alaves after spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Hercules.

Analysis: Ropero logged 33 appearances for Hercules in the Primera Federacion, notching six goals and two assists across 33 appearances. It remains to be seen if he'll have a role at Alaves in the 2026/27 campaign, but it's been reported that Hercules are doing the due diligence to sign him permanently this summer. Negotiations are ongoing over a potential move.