Athletic steals a signing from Atlético Madrid

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06/04/25 21:00:00

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The future of Jesús Areso is once again in the spotlight in Pamplona. The Navarrese full-back, with a contract until 2026 at Osasuna, has not yet reached a renewal agreement with the rojillo club, despite having already received two offers. The latest, which would place him among the highest-paid in the squad, has been the final proposal from the organization, which has no room for further improvement.

Faced with this scenario, two major Spanish football clubs have emerged strongly: Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club. However, it is the Bilbao team that has taken the lead. At San Mamés, they are clear that they need to strengthen the right flank for an upcoming season in which they will compete in the Champions League. Ernesto Valverde does not see enough assurance with the current options and considers Areso an ideal choice due to his youth, performance, and cost, given that his release clause is 12 million euros.

Atlético's indecision favors the lions

In Atlético, although Diego Simeone values his profile positively (especially due to the lack of specialists on the right side), his arrival is not considered a priority. As a result, the colchoneros have lost ground, as reported by the newspaper AS.

Interestingly, Areso already had a stint in Bilbao that did not end well, after a year off the field due to his refusal to renew. Despite that episode, they want him back at Lezama. Destiny may offer him a second chance.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Athletic le roba un fichaje al Atlético de Madrid