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Athletic Club loses its star signing, new Iker Muniain signs until 2029

The signing slipped away from Athletic Club de Bilbao

Athletic Club is continuing its mission to find young talents that can strengthen its squad in the future. With its transfer policy focused on Basque players, the Bilbao club pays special attention to emerging talents from the region. One of the names that was on Athletic's radar was that of a player that many consider the new Iker Muniain.

The sporting management has been working to secure key signings, but competition for the best youngsters is intense. In a move that directly affects Athletic, one of the targets has decided to stay at his current club. This strategic blow forces Athletic to rethink its options in the local talent market.

Aimar Oroz renews with Osasuna and moves away from Athletic Club

Aimar Oroz has renewed his contract with Osasuna until 2029. Oroz was seen as an important target for Athletic, as his skills and projection make him a player with a great future. His renewal with Osasuna closes the door to a possible move to Athletic in the short term.

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Aimar Oroz renews with Osasuna | Europa Press

Osasuna has managed to secure Aimar Oroz, ensuring that one of its key players remains in its sporting project. This renewal is a clear sign of Osasuna's confidence in Aimar and his ability to lead the team in the future. For Athletic, losing a talent like Aimar Oroz reinforces the need to find alternatives in the market or develop talent in its youth academy.

Athletic Club and the challenge of securing young talent

The loss of Aimar Oroz as a potential star signing is a reminder for Athletic of the importance of being proactive in the pursuit of promising youngsters. The player's renewal with Osasuna shows the difficulty of competing for the best talents in the region. Athletic Club, with its unique transfer philosophy, faces the constant challenge of securing players who can make a difference.

Athletic Club's strategy will continue to focus on developing and promoting players from its youth system, maintaining the club's identity. Although the loss of Aimar Oroz is a setback, Athletic Club is confident in its ability to continue developing players who can reach Muniain's level or even surpass it. The mission remains clear: to maintain competitiveness with a squad that reflects Athletic Club's values and traditions.