Athletic Club confirmed their first summer transfer signing on Wednesday.
The player who partnered with Ernesto Valverde’s forces in anticipation of the 2024–2025 campaign? Gorosabel Andoni.
For his part, defender Gorosabel recently concluded a fruitful year as a member of Deportivo Alavés’ roster.
After a protracted stint with Real Sociedad, the right-back joined Vitoria-Gasteiz, where he went on to play a key role in 35 league matches for his new team.
Considering that Gorosabel just signed a one-year contract with Alavés, clubs throughout La Liga were immediately drawn to his form.
And one such team has subsequently taken decisive action to finalize a deal for the stopper, as previously mentioned.
According to a statement posted on Athletic Club’s website and social media accounts, Gorosabel has agreed to stay in the Basque Country until the summer of 2028:
Right-back Andoni Gorosabel has signed with the Athletic Club, and he has agreed to a contract that will keep him in Bilbao until June 30, 2028.
The 27-year-old’s Deportivo Alavés contract ended, therefore he is a free agent upon arrival. Andoni played more minutes and made more appearances than any of his former colleagues during his outstanding 2023–24 season at Mendizorrotza.