Osasuna has taken a major step toward signing Jonathan Dubasin. The Navarrese club raised its offer to nearly four million euros in base fees plus add-ons, closing in on the price Sporting de Gijón is asking for the Argentine forward. Talks that ran until the early hours of Wednesday are now at their most intense after Dubasin publicly stated he wants to leave despite having a release clause.
What’s happened in the negotiations?
Sporting de Gijón softened its initial stance after learning of Dubasin’s insistence that he was pushing for a move. That move accelerated talks and allowed Osasuna to table an offer of almost four million in base fees, with variables that could push the total to five million if certain targets are met. The proposal also includes a percentage of any future profit upon a sale, something Sporting is holding as a condition to finalize the transfer.
Osasuna, who finished last season 17th with 42 points in La Liga, are pushing hard to add attacking firepower with Dubasin. The club, which scored 44 goals and conceded 50 this season (a -6 goal difference), needs reinforcements to avoid another tough campaign after losing its last five matches, including the 1-0 defeat to Getafe on May 23, 2026.
Why does this signing matter for Osasuna?
Bringing in Dubasin would give Osasuna a much-needed attacking boost. The Argentine, who remains in training with Sporting at the Pazo Los Escudos hotel, won’t feature Wednesday in the friendly against Celta Fortuna at Afouteza Sports City, but his arrival could reshape the Rojillos’ front line. With 52 points separating them from leaders Barcelona, Osasuna need quality to snap a five-game losing streak that ended last season.
The payment structure-20% in add-ons and a cut of any future sale-shows the club’s eagerness to finalize a deal without overstretching its finances. Sporting, meanwhile, still wants five million, but the narrowing gap keeps hope alive for a swift conclusion before pre-season deadlines hit.
What’s next in Osasuna’s transfer window?
Talks are ongoing today with constant calls between both sides. Osasuna, who open the new league campaign at home to Racing de Santander on July 24, 2026, need to wrap up deals before registration windows close. The Navarrese club, which finished with 44 goals scored and 50 conceded, sees Dubasin as the answer to attack with more punch in a season that looks just as demanding as the last.
