The new goal of Athletic Club to strengthen its defense 4v473j

The Athletic Club has already defined one of its top priorities for the summer transfer market: strengthening the right-back position with the g of Jesús Areso. The imminent retirement of Óscar de Marcos leaves a gap in the red-and-white defense, and the Osasuna player has been chosen to fill his spot. With previous experience in Bilbao at the beginning of his career, Areso could return to San Mamés with a key role in the squad.

The 25-year-old footballer is already familiar with Athletic's discipline, having played there after being signed in 2017 from Osasuna. His arrival back then caused tensions between both clubs, impacting other negotiations. However, the current situation is different. Areso has become a regular starter in Pamplona, drawing the interest of the Lions, who see him as the ideal successor to De Marcos.

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Osasuna does not want to lose their full-back and has tried to secure him with a contract renewal that would guarantee one of the highest salaries on the team. However, the player's lack of response has caused uncertainty at the Navarrese club, while Athletic remains attentive to any opportunity to negotiate his transfer. With a contract until 2026 and a €12 million release clause, his departure will depend on the player's stance and the willingness of the Bilbao club to either pay the clause or negotiate a transfer.

Currently, Andoni Gorosabel and Íñigo Lekue are the options at right-back for Athletic, but Areso's arrival would represent a future investment and direct competition for a starting position. With earnings from European football and the potential qualification for the Champions League, Ernesto Valverde's team aims to secure quality reinforcements for the season.

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