The Athletic captain may be one of the bargains on the market this coming summer
José Luis Mendilibar is already planning the next course. After signing his renewal, it’s time to think about transfers and Sevilla FC could appear in the footsteps of Iker Muniain. He Athletic He needs to sell and his captain may be one of those sacrificed, since his file is a headache in Ibaigane and his performance has declined this season.
However, Mendilibar doesn’t seem to care. For the Sevilla FC coach, Muniain represents a case similar to that of Iván Rakitic or Jesús Navas. Veteran players, plenty of quality, that if they touch the fiber they offer a top performance again. If he finally leaves Athletic, Sevilla will be on the lookout.
Sevilla FC wants to take advantage of Muniain’s moment at Athletic
It may sound harsh but right now, but Muniain is beginning to be left over at Athletic. This fact becomes even more evident when analyzing his participation during the last season. Muniain’s playing time has decreased by more than 1,300 minutes compared to the previous season, with him being relegated to the bench several times and seeing his influence on the team fade.
One of the possible reasons that could explain this setback is internal competition. The irruption of Sancet, the consolidation of Mikel Vesga, the 4-3-3 of Valverde who brings a dagger like Iñaki Williams to the left wing… Muniain has run out of place in the eleven.
Economic hole in Athletic
Jon Uriarte was not lying when he said that he would no longer spend more than what was in the box. Athletic’s economic hole after chaining more than 5 consecutive years without playing in Europe is beginning to be important. Salaries have not changed and many players are paid above the actual level of the team.
This circumstance can force drastic decisions to keep the coffers afloat. You have to sell some of the main assets of the club but without suffering in sports. There comes an Iker Muniain who could leave for the first time. Athletic is willing to negotiate.