Sporting Gijon is left without Oscar Trejo, who has decided to retire as a footballer. The 'Chocota' communicated his decision to executive president José Riestra, after the Gijon club offered him a contract for the next season. The news has not caught the club off guard, as they had already begun to study other possibilities in the market. Sporting is looking for a player with a similar profile to Trejo, an experienced player with influence in the interior of the field. Trejo's decision is due to the insistence of Rayo Vallecano, who offered him a position in the offices and the possibility of maintaining his residence in Madrid. Sporting had been transparent and direct in their attempt to re-sign Trejo, who played two seasons at El Molinón. The club began negotiating with Trejo in April and the operation was virtually on track in May. But Trejo's stance changed in the days following the Conference League final. Rayo insisted on retaining him and his response was delayed until yesterday. Sporting is analyzing different options to strengthen its squad, after the signings of Arana and Jorge Sáinz. The news of Trejo's retirement has had an impact on the club, which must look for new options to strengthen its squad. Sporting must find a player who brings experience, leadership, and quality to the squad. The search for a new player is a challenge for the club, which must find someone who adapts to the team's needs. Sporting is clear that it must strengthen its squad to have options for promotion. Trejo's retirement is a blow to the club, but it is also an opportunity to find a new player who brings freshness and energy to the team.