“We will wait these last days. Let’s not say anything that we might regret later. It is true that we have some players, but we will wait until the 31st”.
This is how Ernesto Valverde expressed himself on Saturday in the Lezama press room, on the eve of the match against Betis in San Mamés, in relation to the possible arrivals or departures of players in his squad in these last days of the summer transfer market. That’s why the rojiblanco coach followed the same policy implemented in the Bilbao club since Jon Uriarte came to Ibaigane’s seat. As long as nothing is signed, they neither confirm nor deny anything about possible operations.
Yesterday the name of Hugo Guillamón came up again. The Valencia footballer who was born in Donostia 23 years ago does not appear to be part of the plans of Baraja and Athletic, more so after the injuries of a Yeray who is slowly recovering and Nolaskoain, there are not enough central defenders. The player from the Che team, who has already made his international debut with the Spanish team, was also previously in the orbit of the Bilbao club.
The situation of the Valencia footballer with his team is what it is. This season, so far, he has not enjoyed any minutes of competition due to a technical decision. In Ibaigane, in any case, they indicate that it is more similar to the concern in Guillamón. Those responsible for Athletic, in Valverde’s way and way, maintain that until tomorrow, August 31, there is no certainty either in the level of registration or in the level of casualties.
The Valencia defender renewed in October for Che club until June 30, 2026 with a termination clause that dropped from the 80 million he had until then to 50. In the three days of the League played, he spent all parties in bank of successors of the Baraja group.
Before Laporte rang
Laporte’s name has also appeared linked to Athletic’s interest in starting this summer’s transfer market. Ibaigane has already informed the ex-Manchester City player’s environment of interest in his situation, but has never made any concrete offer. The Bilbao club is well aware that it is very difficult to rely on the services of the left-footed defender due to his high profile, his price and his prospects for the future.
Laporte’s fate is already known at this point in the market. The former rojiblanco signed a few days ago for Al Nassr, a team that also includes Cristiano Ronaldo. After his time at City under Guardiola’s leadership, the left-footed centre-back opted to land in the Saudi Pro League with a contract for three seasons at a rate, apparently, of 25 million tax-free each.
Source: La Verdad
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