Athletic’s midfield remains strong

Ander Herrera’s departure from Boca Juniors does not change Athletic’s engine room in any way, with players guaranteed to fill the position. What seemed to be just another rumor circulating on social networks about signings in the world of football, became reality in just a few days. The Bilbao native joined the Argentina team.

Thus ended his second spell at Athletic. A period that was not as fruitful as expected, partly due to injuries that did not allow him to participate as much as he would have certainly wanted.

A footballer with a wide career and experience who has contributed a lot to the team and will surely be of great help in facing a very competitive season. However, his departure does not leave Athletic’s midfield bereft in any way, the center of the field has very high quality players. It also gives way to other young promises that are strong. Peio Canales, without further ado, is gradually entering the dynamics of the first team and is positioned as another option that Valverde can choose to build a strong wide zone.

This is how Ander Herrera’s time at Athletic ends, where he rose to fame especially in his early years wearing the red and white. A footballer who became better on the field of play, but also gave something to talk about. On more than one occasion, his statements have been controversial and he has been called a “golden beak.”

In fact, without having said goodbye to Athletic and its fans and not having signed for the official Argentine club, the footballer already said that thinking about La Bombonera kept him awake and that he kept his passion for Boca since he was a child. Some statements may not have been good for the moment in which they were given and it is clear that he has not been a man of just one club.

But leave all that aside, it’s time to thank the player for what he gave the team during his two spells, and focus on more important issues, which is clearly that Athletic’s midfield is well covered.