🎥 Curious, to say the least: this is how Cádiz announced Ontiveros' stay | OneFootball

🎥 Curious, to say the least: this is how Cádiz announced Ontiveros' stay | OneFootball

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·13 August 2026

🎥 Curious, to say the least: this is how Cádiz announced Ontiveros' stay

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Cádiz CF has left everyone speechless. Even though his contract runs until 2028, Javi Ontiveros’ departure seemed a certainty after a dreadful spell in LALIGA HYPERMOTION. However, the latest changes at the club have led to a forgiveness as unexpected as it is surreal.

The reconciliation was made official through an unusual video released by the club itself. In the footage, the Marbella-born forward appears alongside president Christian Septien and new head coach Albert Celades, who takes over the bench after Imanol Idiakez’s dismissal in an attempt to get the Yellow Submarine back on track.


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The atmosphere in the dressing room reflected a mix of tension and a fresh start. Septien did not beat around the bush and issued a direct warning to the player in front of the camera: "Second chance, that’s it." A blunt statement that marks the limit of the board’s patience.

Ontiveros, for his part, accepted the challenge and showed his commitment to rediscovering the level that once won over the fans. "I’m very motivated. I want you to applaud me again," the player said, addressing the supporters and promising total commitment to Celades in this new chapter.

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