Imminent Signing for Athletic Bilbao: Valverde's Explicit Request

Héctor Andreu | 16 Jul 2025 | 17.55

Valverde gets his way and Athletic signs its great target / Eurosport

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The return of Jesús Areso to Athletic Club is closer than ever. After several months of uncertainty, the Bilbao team has intensified contacts to finally close the deal for the incorporation of the right-back, currently playing for Osasuna. The sports management at Ibaigane considers his arrival a priority, and in Lezama, it is already being discussed that the final agreement could be reached within hours.

Although Osasuna has not yet received a formal offer, everything suggests that the transfer will be finalized for an amount close to 10 million euros, slightly below the release clause set at 12 million euros, as reported by AS. This would not be the first time that both clubs reach this kind of agreement, as happened with Adama Boiro. Athletic prefers this approach to take advantage of tax benefits and avoid institutional tensions.

Imminent Signing for Athletic

In Tajonar, the scenario already reflects an imminent farewell. Areso trained this Tuesday away from the group, after a conversation with sports director Braulio Vázquez and other club members. He then did some individual physical work before leaving the session and sitting to watch his teammates, a gesture that has fueled further rumors about his imminent departure.

Everything indicates that the player from Cascante will soon wear the red and white again. Athletic is pushing, and Areso is closer than ever to returning home, for a figure close to 10 million euros.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fichaje inminente para el Athletic de Bilbao: Petición expresa de Valverde

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