Cádiz CF continues to plan its squad for the upcoming 2026-27 season, aiming to face the campaign starting in mid-August with confidence. The club is involved in key operations to strengthen the team.
One of the club's priority positions is left-sided central defender. In this regard, an arrival and a departure are anticipated for this role. Ceuta has shown clear interest in Iker Recio, who was a regular in Cádiz CF's lineups during the past 2025-26 season, missing only three matches due to suspension. Despite having a contract until June 2028, sources indicate an agreement between both clubs for the player to join the Ceuta team.
The potential departure of Iker Recio compels the Cádiz entity to seek a replacement. Negotiations are now focused on Javi Montero, who was part of Málaga's promotion to La Liga last season, playing 30 matches, including playoff games. After his contract with the Málaga club ended, Montero is a free agent. His arrival could influence the potential signing of Dani Barcia, a player from Deportivo de La Coruña who also attracted interest from Cádiz CF.
The signing of Montero, or Barcia as an alternative, aligns with the club's strategy of investing in players who have recently achieved promotion to the top flight, similar to the signings of Jokin Ezkieta, Javi Castro, or Damián Rodríguez, who were promoted with Racing de Santander as LaLiga Hypermotion champions.
