From the painting of the lions they continue to wait for the next elections
The topic of the moment Athletic is the election of its new president and there has come the name of Ricardo Barkalawho also already has someone signed up to give illusion to the fans of the lions: Mikel Merino. The candidate has stated that he wants to have the midfielder in San Mames and he will make efforts if he is chosen to preside over the club.
Let us remember that after the decision of Elizegi of bringing forward the elections and not presenting his candidacy for re-election. For this reason, several names have begun to sound to arrive at the Bilbao entity. There, the current president of the city’s Port Authority has begun to gain ground.
Barkala wants to take Mikel Merino to Athletic if he becomes Atletico president
There are several who have started with some proposals and in the case of Barkala, he is already planning to make a top signing for Athletic, that of Mikel Merino. The Real Sociedad footballer has always been related to the lions and for the following season they will make a new attempt.
And it is that at 25 years old, this player has become a key piece for Imanol Alguacil. In turn, he has been one of the architects of the good moment of the San Sebastián club. For this reason, he is considered a top-tier cash. About this situation, those from Anoeta know and have shielded one of his best men.
It will not be an easy move for the lions
In this way, the signing of Athletic by Mikel Merino will not be easy at all and Barkala will have to make a tremendous effort. The candidate knows that Real Sociedad will not negotiate and they will have to refer to their termination clause. This is not easy to assume, since it is for 70 million euros.
Due to Athletic’s philosophy, the Bilbao team has very few opportunities in the market. That is why they always look at their immediate rival to try to get their best pieces. This is how they have begun to follow in the footsteps of the Pamplona player, who has a contract until 2025 with that entity.