Athletic Bilbao had announced that Iker Muniain has decided to leave the club at the end of the season.
The club made the announcement known via their Instagram page, showing a video where the Spaniard was making the announcement to his teammates in the dressing room.
The teammates were feeling emotional about the player’s planned exit from the club at the end of the season based on the content of the video.
Muniain had spent 15 years at Athletic Bilbao. His decision to leave the club at the end of the season was made after he failed to become an important player under the club manager Ernesto Valverde.
It was the player’s decision to walk away, despite the fact that the Athletic Bilbao hierarchy were looking forward to offering the player a new contract that will see him play beyond this season.
Muniain is keen on new challenges, and according to different reports, the player is considering a move to the MLS in America.
Also, he may consider a move to River Plates in Argentina, as he is a big fan of the football club.
Meanwhile, he is looking forward to assisting his teammates in winning the remaining matches of the 2023–24 La Liga season.
Athletic Bilbao are currently three points adrift La Liga top four teams and they are eyeing a place in the Champions League spot for next season.
Iker Muniain Achievements
The player won the Copa del Rey for Athletic Bilbao for the first time in 40 years. It was a big achievement for the player and his teammates this season.
He won two Spanish Super Cups for Athletic Bilbao. In addition, the attacking midfielder won two Euro U-21 Cups for Spain.
Iker Muniain Stats
The attacking midfielder had made 576 appearances, scoring 78 goals and creating 70 assists in all club competitions.
Muniain has received 82 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his career.
He made his international debut for Spain on February 29, 2012, scoring zero goals in two appearances.
How old is Iker Muniain?
He was born on December 19, 1992, in the city of Pamplona, Spain. He is currently 31 years old, with a height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Iker Muniain Personal Life
The Athletic Bilbao player has two older cousins named Adrien Goni and Julen Goni who are also football players like Iker. Adrien and Julen are currently without a football club.
Muniain’s son was born in February 2015, the Athletic Bilbao legend named his son Muniain Jr.
What Next For Athletic Bilbao
The Athletic Bilbao team will play against fourth-placed Atletico Madrid on April 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm. A win against Atletico Madrid will move Bilbao into the top four on the La Liga table.
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