Julen Agirrezabala He is the great star of Athletic today. The goalkeeper renewed his contract until 2027 with the option of two more seasons (2029). After posing in San Mamés together Jon Uriarte, Jose Angel Iribar and Mikel Gonzalez, offered the first statements to the club’s official media. “It’s a great joy and a step forward in my career as a footballer. Since I came here when I was 17, my goal has been to improve as much as possible as a footballer and person. It’s a step forward to continue to club that has given me so much and for which I am very grateful,” he said.
The 23-year-old was one of the great architects of the Cup title won against Mallorca in Seville. He completed a great tournament as a starter, with interventions of great merit, and was decisive in the penalty shootout that gave the 25th title in red and white history by stopping the shot of Morlanes: “It was an unforgettable experience. The whole journey that we have lived with our people in the Cup has been incredible to be able to celebrate with them a title that the club so longed for is something incredible and unforgettable, but we also cannot stop there. Next year we have very important challenges in different competitions. We will do our best to measure all of them and continue in a good direction led by the team.
The team, again led by Valverde, which has renewed for another season, will play three very demanding competitions such as the League, Cup and Europa League, and a short one of only two games such as the Super Cup but with a long trip to Saudi Arabia. Used by Txingurri First Simon already in the League Julian in the KO tournament, but next year, with so many games in between, a door will open for him to play more: “I will do everything possible, as I have been doing until now, so that the coach makes decision to look right and get on the field as many times as possible. Try to help the team as much as possible.”
The relationship with First Simon It was excellent as seen in the moments before the La Cartuja penalty shootout. The one from Murgia is a proven goalkeeper at an international level. He will be the starter for the national team in the Euro Cup in Germany which will take place between June 14 and July 14. “Having a competition like first, like an experienced goalkeeper, it is something very positive to learn every day with him. Strengthen ourselves in that competition, as well as the advice you give us Aitor Iru (goalkeeper coach). We have a healthy competition, it was seen throughout the Cup and in the final with those pictures. This is a positive aspect for the Athletic cause,” he acknowledged.
Source: La Verdad
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