La Liga
The Athletic Club already has on its roadmap the search for a new right-back for the upcoming season. The decision of Óscar De Marcos to hang up his boots at the end of the current campaign has put the sports management on high alert, as they will need to find a suitable replacement. At 35 years old, the captain remains a key piece in Ernesto Valverde's scheme, making his departure a significant challenge for the club.
There are 3 options to strengthen the right-wing
Currently, the red and white team only has Andoni Gorosabel as a clear option for the right-wing, pending the situation with Iñigo Lekue. Faced with this scenario, the board, led by Mikel González, is exploring different alternatives in the market. The main target is Jesús Areso from Osasuna, a player who fits perfectly into the profile sought by Athletic. However, Osasuna has no intention of facilitating his departure and refers to his release clause set at 12 million euros. Additionally, Osasuna is working on renewing his contract to secure him for the future.
If the deal for Areso does not progress, Athletic has other options in mind, such as Gaizka Larrazabal, who stands out in the Portuguese league with Casa Pia, and Álvaro Núñez, a key player at Elche, the current leader of the Second Division. Both players were trained in Lezama and could return to strengthen the Bilbao defense.
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