Leganés loan Javi Hernández to Cerezo Osaka

Leganés and Cerezo Osaka have reached an agreement for the loan of Javi Hernández to the Japanese top flight for the 2026-27 season, as reported by the Madrid club.

The deal also includes an option to buy at the end of the campaign. That means once the loan period finishes, the defender could continue his career in Japan if Cerezo Osaka activates that clause.

A new spell in Japan

As stated by Leganés, Javi Hernández, 28, is a centre-back who came through Sevilla’s youth system. He joined Leganés in the summer of 2020 from Real Madrid.

From Leganés to Cerezo Osaka

His pathway includes playing in the UEFA Youth League and gaining experience on loan. He had a stint at El Ejido in 2017-18 (33 appearances and two goals) and later at Real Oviedo Vetusta, where he made his first-team debut in Segunda División against Albacete.

With this move, Leganés continues its strategy of sending players out to build experience, while Cerezo Osaka brings in a defender with experience in Spain. The big question will be whether his performances during 2026-27 lead to the option becoming a permanent deal, as outlined in the agreement, according to the club’s announcement.

Source: Mundo Deportivo.