Twin Munian he announced in a video message on Wednesday that he will leave Athletic Bilbao, where he has been a key player since 2009, at the end of the season at the end of his contract. “You were the best thing in my life, but now my love, it’s time to part” – said Munian in the video, who was given the opportunity twice in the Spanish national team.
The 31-year-old midfielder – who is also the captain of the Bilbao team – has become a favorite of the Basque fans due to his uncontroversial, full-hearted, but at the same time very technical game, and over the years he has been mentioned among the best midfielders in La Liga. He wore the red and white striped jersey of Bilbao in a total of 557 matches, second in the all-time list is another club legend, Jose Angel Iribar (614 matches) behind. Munian did not reveal anything specific about his plans in the video, so it is not known where he will continue his career – if at all he will continue anywhere and not retire from football for good.
“I arrived in Bilbao at the age of twelve, still a child, and today, almost two decades later, after 15 years of playing in the first team, the moment has come to announce my departure said the midfielder in his video. – I am leaving happy, with the dream fulfilled that after forty years of waiting, we won the club’s twenty-fifth Spanish Cup. Something was incredible. The unity that was shown between the team and the fans really showed us that we are unique in the world. It was a difficult decision, but I think it was the best solution for the club and for me.”
In conclusion, Munain added: although his departure is already certain, in the remaining matches he will fight with all his heart for the success of his beloved team and for Bilbao to secure one of the places for the Champions League at the end of the season.
From the player anyway Bilbao also said goodbye on its official websitethanking you for your many years of service.
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