Iker Muniain talks about his possible departure from Athletic Bilbao
In the world of football, fewer and fewer footballers manage to consolidate from below, grow up to the first team and defend that shield in the elite for seasons. However, there are still players who develop their professional careers under this scenario. A clear example of this is Iker Muniain.
To their 28 years, the Navarrese does not know another shirt that is not his beloved Athletic Bilbao. But nevertheless, in many moments throughout these years there has been speculation with his possible departure, and this has been recognized by Muniain himself.
There were attempts, but Muniain always bet on these colors
After the presentation of his autobiographical book entitled ‘A ball, a shield, a life', Iker Muniain addressed the media without shunning any of the questions. Various topics were discussed, among them whether or not there was a real possibility of leaving Athletic Bilbao and embarking on a new path at another club.
The response from the far left was very forceful:
“If I'm honest, there have been opportunities, but we have always been face to face with Athletic. We tried to extend the contract because the idea was very clear: wanted to be here, It is the club with greater greatness. Greatness is not given by titles, but the philosophy that one day we decided to have, and the weapons with which we can face anyone ".
These words denote that it was always clear to him that Athletic Club de Bilbao was his home, So what, despite becoming one of the great jewels of European football at the time, his top priority was to be happy in San Mamés.
He debuted at 16 years and he's already on his way to 30
“Had 16 years and I'm going to meet 29, I have almost 30 and the end is near. Withdrawal is coming… No, Seriously, they are years old, I hope there is a lot left. There are many things left of that boy, I have been incorporating many others that have made me what I am today. One always has to pull what has made me get here ", he claimed.
Muniain accumulate, nothing more and nothing less, what 471 matches with Athletic Bilbao, in which you have noted 67 goals and has provided 55 assists.
