Athletic Membership have constantly regarded on the expertise coming by at Osasuna in recent times, and have now set their sights on one other of their beginning gamers. This time it’s right-back Jeuss Areso, who spent 4 years in Bilbao earlier in his profession.
Areso, 25, was signed by Athletic again in 2017 from Osasuna, activating his €450k launch clause on the time, a deal that prompted a severe breakdown in relations between the 2 golf equipment, as per Diario AS. It could result in Alex Berenguer shifting to Torino for €5m relatively than Athletic for €9m in the long run.
With captain and right-back Oscar de Marcos saying his retirement on the finish of the season final week although, Athletic at the moment are Areso once more, who has asserted himself as a starter underneath Vicente Moreno. Osasuna Sporting Director Braulio Vazquez provided Areso a renewal a while in the past, however after not receiving a response, have made a recent supply with significantly improved phrases, and one of many highest salaries within the squad.
They’re hopeful that Areso will settle for that provide, however Athletic are additionally ready to supply him a protracted contract and interesting phrases at San Mames although, and Los Rojillo are usually not in the very best negotiating place. His contract is up in 2026, and his launch clause is simply €12m – Athletic, boosted by earnings from European soccer and a possible Champions League spot subsequent 12 months, are prepared to do a deal this summer time or wait till subsequent.
Athletic at the moment have Andoni Gorosabel at right-back, in addition to veteran Inigo Lekue that may function there, however Areso can be the youngest choice there, and with an opportunity to compete for beginning minutes with out de Marcos. Los Leones additionally moved for Osasuna left-back Adama Boiro final 12 months, who has since made it to the fringes of the primary crew too.