Álex Padilla, the Mexican-Spanish goalkeeper, has officially left Pumas UNAM to return to Athletic Club Bilbao in Spain. Padilla's departure comes just days before the start of the Apertura 2025 season, leaving uncertainty over Pumas' goalkeeping position. During his tenure with Pumas, Padilla showed promise but was also marked by notable errors. Athletic Bilbao plans to use him as a backup for their first-choice goalkeeper, Unai Simón. Pumas has acknowledged Padilla's exit with a formal farewell message. Additionally, Pumas announced the departure of Robert Ergas, wishing him success in his future endeavors.
😼✋Pumas hace oficial la salida de Alex Padilla y lo despide con un sentido mensaje https://t.co/7UE1mAvInH #ElMejorFutEnTUDN I #Pumas I #LigaMX
Oficialmente terminó la etapa del portero Alex Padilla en Pumas, para regresar a España con el Athletic Club. https://t.co/rAexMas5gC
SE FUE ALEX PADILLA; VUELVE AL ATHLETIC DE BILBAO 🔥 #CentralFOX | Pumas hizo oficial el adiós del portero mexicano-español, quien será el suplente de lujo de Unai Simón en LaLiga. https://t.co/6b1JuZK0RH