CD Tenerife have revived their interest in Levante UD defender Jorge Cabello this week. According to a report from elgoldigital.com, the Canary Islands club has re-established contacts to bolster their defence with the young Levante academy product, though any move is first dependent on signing a striker and knowing their exact salary cap margin.
Real Sporting de Gijón appeared to have won the race for the player but ultimately opted for Andrés Cuenca. This market twist left Cabello available and brought Tenerife back to the negotiating table. Tenerife's sporting director is considering other defensive alternatives and will weigh each step before presenting a formal offer to Levante.
Who is Jorge Cabello?
Jorge Cabello is a 22-year-old centre-back developed in the Levante UD youth system. Born in Telde on 25 April 2004, he joined the Granota structure in 2019. He made his first-team debut on 20 April 2024 against Racing de Santander. In the 2024-25 season, he played 21 league games and was part of the squad that achieved promotion to the First Division.
Last season, 2025-26, he split his time between Levante and a loan spell at CD Mirandés in the Second Division. With the Burgos-based team, he made 22 appearances and played 1,878 minutes, gaining valuable experience in LaLiga Hypermotion. His contract with Levante UD runs until June 2028, a factor that strengthens the Valencian club's negotiating position.
How does this affect Levante UD?
Levante UD is not forced to facilitate an exit for Cabello. The club has the player on a long-term contract and can afford to be firm in negotiations. His status within the current squad can be checked on our squad page.
A potential departure for Cabello would open a spot in central defence, an area the club might need to reinforce depending on departures and performance during the season. The team faces a busy schedule, with upcoming fixtures detailed on our fixtures calendar.
What transfer options are being considered?
Tenerife must assess which type of operation suits them best. The options on the table include a loan with a mandatory purchase option or a direct transfer with deferred payments. The final decision will depend on the salary cap space remaining after the signing of a striker, which is the island club's absolute priority.
Cabello's status as a Canary Islands native is seen as a positive factor for his adaptation to Tenerife's project. He brings youth and recent experience in the Second Division, a profile that fits the team's needs. However, Levante UD's stance, as they are in no rush to sell, will set the pace for talks in the final days of the transfer window.
What is the context of Levante's squad?
Levante UD is building its team to face the challenges of the season. Defence is a key piece, and the full squad shows the depth the club has in each position. The team's performance data is available in our stats section.
The potential departure of an academy graduate like Cabello always sparks debate about betting on youth versus the need for experience. The club must balance its finances and sporting objectives in every market decision. Conversations with Tenerife remain open, but the outcome is conditioned by multiple variables, including Levante's final stance.
