CD Leganés has made significant changes to their roster as the winter transfer window draws to a close, highlighted by the departure of Ecuadorian defender Jackson Porozo to Club Tijuana.
Porozo's transfer was officially confirmed shortly after midnight on February 1, 2025. He was originally signed on loan from Troyes but had struggled to find his footing within the team. Under coach Borja Jiménez, Porozo found himself relegated to the bench and primarily featured only during Copa del Rey matches.
Arriving at CD Leganés during the summer of 2023, expectations were high for Porozo to bolster the defense. Unfortunately, he only made three appearances for the club, with limited impact. His expected integration was stunted when he was called up for international duty with Ecuador, delaying his adaptation to the team.
Having only played 45 minutes across two Copa del Rey matches, Porozo's contribution remained minimal, prompting the club to reassess their defensive strategy moving forward. Despite his potential, Leganés was unable to utilize him as they had initially anticipated.
CD Leganés had recently played to a 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao, which kept their hopes alive for avoiding negative streaks, managing two victories, one draw, and one loss over the last four matches. The team has been grappling with defensive challenges, with Porozo being seen as ancillary to their main strategies.
Porozo's departure not only clears space on the roster but potentially opens the door for new signings, which Leganés has indicated are forthcoming. The club is focused on enhancing their competitiveness for the rest of the season.
Interestingly, the order of announcements surrounding Porozo's transfer was unconventional. Club Tijuana publicly confirmed their signing first, which is atypical—usually, clubs announce the end of the player’s loan prior to announcing the next destination. This unusual sequence resulted in immediate speculation and anticipation among fans and media alike.
The club's statement noted, "Porozo llegó el pasado verano a la disciplina pepinera procedente del club galo, habiendo disputado dos encuentros de Copa del Rey con la camiseta blanquiazul. El zaguero sudamericano finaliza ahora su vinculación con el Leganés para emprender una nueva etapa profesional en su carrera," confirming the details surrounding his departure.
Porozo received well-wishes from the Leganés community, with the official club twitter stating, "¡Suerte en tu nueva etapa, @porozo_jackson!" This sentiment reflects the mixed emotions surrounding his exit—hopeful for his success but aware of the necessity for change.
Moving forward, both Jackson Porozo and CD Leganés are entering new phases. For Porozo, the optimism surrounding the fresh start at Club Tijuana presents opportunities to re-establish himself and regain confidence. For Leganés, the focus will be on integrating new players and enhancing their performance as the season progresses.