The club from Nervión has expressed gratitude for the performance of the players whose contracts are ending. In addition to Alexis Sánchez, the departing players are Orjan Nyland, César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Nemanja Gudelj, Adnan Januzaj, and Neal Maupay.
For most of these players, their departure was anticipated, with some having already bid farewell to the club and fans on social media. The case of Nemanja Gudelj was particularly notable after seven seasons, while the possibility of Alexis Sánchez extending his stay was considered very remote.
Of the seven players, two are returning to their parent clubs after loan spells: Batista Mendy (to Trabzonspor) and Neal Maupay (to Marseille). Four players are now free agents: Orjan Nyland, Nemanja Gudelj, Adnan Januzaj, and Alexis Sánchez. César Azpilicueta, meanwhile, has announced his retirement from football.
The club highlighted the professionalism and commitment of all departing players, wishing them the best in their future endeavors. Nemanja Gudelj concludes a seven-year tenure with 261 official matches and two UEFA Europa League titles. Adnan Januzaj spent four seasons with the team, Orjan Nyland three, and Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Alexis Sánchez, and Neal Maupay were part of the squad during the recently concluded 2025-2026 season.
