As is usual every year, Athletic Bilbao has serious problems improving its squad due to its strict philosophy, to which is now added the termination of the contract of up to 13 players who are still pending a renewal that, if not arrived, would weaken and a lot of the squad led by Ernesto Valverde.
With this scenario ahead, the task ahead for Athletic is one of the most complicated in recent times, with, as we say, up to 13 players in the current squad led by Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde who could put an end to his stage. in San Mamés before July 1, 2024, with the following names on that list of players whose contract ends soon: Raúl García, Iker Muniain, Óscar de Marcos, Ander Herrera, Yuri Berchiche, Dani García, Mikel Vesga, Peru Nolaskoain, Álex Berenguer, Unai Gómez, Adu Ares, Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Williams.
Renewals on the run
This situation generates some anxiety in the club, since they understand that the majority will decide to continue their time at San Mamés, therefore renewing their respective contracts, but the possibility of being left without several of their best players if irrefutable financial offers begin to arrive, could cause a significant drop in performance and therefore uncertainty about Athletic Bilbao‘s ability to maintain its competitive level in the First Division.
