Enric Gallego

Extremadura On 2 January 2018, Gallego joined Extremadura UD also in the third division, after the club triggered his €200,000 release clause. He scored 28 goals in total during the campaign, and achieved promotion to Segunda División with Extremadura.

Gallego made his debut as a full-time professional at the age of 31 years and 11 months on 24 August 2018, starting the 0–1 home loss against Deportivo de La Coruña. He scored his first goal in the second tier on 9 September, in a 1–3 defeat to Granada CF at the Estadio Francisco de la Hera.

On 22 September 2018, Gallego scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 away rout of CF Rayo Majadahonda, and added four goals in a 4–1 victory at CF Reus Deportiu on 17 November. He was awarded the Player of the Month accolade for December.

Huesca On 16 January 2019, Gallego signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with La Liga strugglers SD Huesca, for a rumoured fee of €2 million. Three days later, he made his debut in the league, starting in a 0–3 home loss against Atlético Madrid. He scored his first goal in the competition on 1 February, opening an eventual 4–0 home win over Real Valladolid.

Getafe On 8 July 2019, Gallego agreed to a three-year contract with Getafe CF after his €6 million release clause was met. His competitive bow took place on 18 August, playing 11 minutes of the 1–0 defeat at Atlético Madrid.

Gallego's maiden appearance in the UEFA Europa League occurred on 19 September 2019, as he started the 1–0 home win against Trabzonspor in the group stage.

Osasuna On 28 January 2020, after being rarely used, Gallego was loaned to fellow top-flight CA Osasuna with an obligatory buyout clause if the team avoid relegation. In July, after this was achieved, he signed a permanent contract until 2022 for a €2 million fee.

Gallego left the El Sadar Stadium on 12 August 2021, having scored four times from 40 matches.

Tenerife On 24 August 2021, Gallego agreed to a two-year deal at second-tier CD Tenerife.

International career In March 2019, Gallego was called up to the Catalonia representative team for a friendly against Venezuela. However, Huesca refused to let him and Álex Gallar take part in the match.