
La Liga
Jesús Areso is getting closer to becoming a new player for Athletic Club. After weeks of intense negotiations, Osasuna has finally agreed to close the transfer of the Navarrese full-back for a fixed payment of 10.5 million euros, an amount that the Bilbao club has accepted to unlock an operation that seemed stalled.
The agreement comes in a crucial week for the team led by Ernesto Valverde, facing friendly matches against Alavés and PSV as part of their summer preparation. As reported by Marca, Areso's incorporation, who had already reached a preliminary agreement with Athletic some time ago, represents an important step in shaping the squad for the new season.
Areso has always prioritized joining Athletic
For days, the defender from Cascante trained separately from the group in Tajonar, awaiting the resolution of his situation. Even after a meeting with Osasuna's sports management, he traveled with the team to the friendly against Lorient, although without a final decision about his future. Now, with the approval of the Navarrese club, everything remains pending the final steps to formalize his signing.
Areso, who had shown loyalty to Athletic by rejecting other offers, will soon be able to start his journey as a lion. His desire was to join his new destination as soon as possible, and that possibility is about to materialize. At Ibaigane, they trust that he will bring solidity and projection to the right flank in the upcoming seasons.
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