Mikel Balenciaga He decided to end his football career. The Zumarraga full-back retired after 12 seasons as a lion and a final campaign at Deportivo, where he achieved promotion to the Second Division. The Gipuzkoan had the option of continuing for another year at Riazor, but he preferred not to continue in professional football and has now announced his intention to hang up his boots in an interview published in ‘La Opinion A Coruña’.
Athletic reacted quickly in dealing with a footballer who left a good mark on the Bilbao club after 321 games as a lion and two Super Cup titles (2015 and 2021). “More than his numbers at Athletic, a very important player in the locker room and always loved by the fans of the red and white,” Ibaigane said.
Source: La Verdad
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