More unexpected for some and less for others, last Wednesday there were news that monopolized all the news in Zurigorri for itself. Iker Muniain, the captain who a few days ago had the honor of lifting the twenty-fifth Cup 40 years after a legend like Dani, announced that he would leave Athletic at the end of the season.
For some, there are still things to contribute both on the green and in the booth as a reference for those to come. For others, his relevance is already testimonial and if now he plays a little, next year with the same coach (we all bet that Txingurri will continue) he will certainly do less.
His game and personality have not been without controversy, but there is something indisputable even for those who no longer see a place for him in an Athletic who plays something where it is difficult to find him: his number. He enjoyed the trust of many and various technicians. No one gave it to him, he earned it.
There are lingering doubts about whether this is the moment, not about form and style because they are infallible. Whoever the great Iragorri christened as Iker ‘Young Boy’ Muniain has grown old and is flying towards other payments. Good luck in your new destination and, most of all, may you have fun and be happy in these remaining years as a footballer. Thank you very much!
Source: La Verdad
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