The signing demanded by Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club: An urgency

Ernesto Valverde has requested Athletic Club to reinforce their defense with the addition of a center-back before the summer transfer market closes. The request comes at a crucial moment, with only days left to close the transfer window and a team still in need of significant adjustments. As August 30 approaches, the deadline for the market closure and the announcement of Athletic's opponents in the first phase of the Europa League, the urgency to solidify the squad intensifies.

The Athletic's sports management faces several key decisions. The situation of Adu Ares, who has attracted interest from several clubs in the Segunda División for a loan, is one of the main uncertainties, as reported by the newspaper MARCA. Ares, who had limited playing time last season and has seen competition increase with Djaló's arrival, is at a crossroads. 

Valverde urgently wants a center-back

Regarding the signing of a center-back, the club has been exploring various options over the past year. Players like Herrando (Osasuna), Guillamón (Valencia), and David García have been evaluated, among others. Laporte was even considered before his move to Al Nassr. The search for a suitable defensive reinforcement continues, with hopes of securing a key addition before the market closes. Ernesto Valverde is clear that they need to bring in a player who can offer significant rotation.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El fichaje que exigió Ernesto Valverde al Athletic Club: Una urgencia