“Being an Athletic player is a source of pride”

ander layer ending five seasons as a lion. The Portuguese winger was recalled by the current Board of Directors after his contract expired on June 30, 2022. He signed for two seasons, but the board exercised the option they had to leave him for just one after almost nothing for Ernesto Valverde . He played just seven league games, one of them as a starter, to accumulate 104 minutes of competition.

The defender informed through a message posted on his social networks. “The time has come to end one of the best stages of my sports career. Being an Athletic player is a source of pride for me, having defended this shirt in 112 games”.

The footballer who wore the number 21 on his back was remembered by his teammates, the club’s employees and especially the red-and-white fans. He didn’t mention the coaches or the presidents he had at this stage. “Thank you to all the fans who have been by my side in the good times and for showing me their support whenever I needed it. I will always carry this club in my heart, because I consider it my home and I can only have words of thanks for my teammates, club employees and especially for the fans who always carry this team in their wings”.

The defender wants to mention the last title achieved by the rojiblanco team under the command of Marcelino Garcia Toral. “Here I lived unforgettable experiences such as the 2021 Super Cup, Cup finals and countless matches and victories in our San Mamés Cathedral. Now, after five seasons together, I have to say goodbye to all of you, but don’t doubt that I will be another lion and I will always be happy for all your successes”, he concluded.

In addition to Layersthey also finish their career as rojiblancos inigo martinez, Mikel Balenciaga, oier coat and Ander Irueven Igorre’s goalkeeper has yet to debut as a lion.