The transfer market has not started yet but since River They have already started different actions to incorporate and the hope of the millionaire fans is that the Basque Athletic Bilbao, Iker Muniain, finally arrived at the club as a free player
Muniain, after 15 years at Athetic de Bilbaro, a club where he developed his entire career and won the last Copa del Rey, will leave the institution and what is striking is that in the last few hours the Basque supporters wished him good luck on his move to Argentine football. , assuming that he will reach River.
In a conversation with El Golazo del Gol, Bilbao fans sent several thanks to the airwaves Muniainfor his time at the club where he won three local titles (Spanish Super Cup 2015 and 2021 plus Copa del Rey 2024) and that they have him as the second player with the most matches in the institution, and they wished him luck in Argentina, giving He knew that he would arrive at River, a club of which he confessed to being a fan.
“Thank you very much, Iker. You are the best. Keep enjoying football and I hope things go well for you in Argentina”said a supporter. And another girl added: “Aupa Iker, the best Capi. We hope that things go very well for you in Argentina.” “You are an Athletic legend, I hope you do very well at River.” “We hope you continue wearing the red and white with the River.”
For now, In River they did not rule out the arrival of Muniain. Some days ago, Vice President Ignacio Villarroel He spoke on the subject and hinted that it is a name that is on the table. Until June 30, the footballer will be linked to Bilbao, but after that there could be a chance that he will reach Nuñez.
The leader assured that “a player of such stature is never discarded.” And I add: “He is a player of the highest level, who has already shown his love for River by escaping from the Bilbao camp to the Bernabéu to watch the Libertadores final. They are working on the market”.}
His fanaticism for River
Muniain, who played for the Spanish National Team for several seasons, revealed the moment in his childhood when he leaned towards River: “When you were little I watched the River-Boca classics on TV, and I always opted for River and to this day I have that illusion for River and all its fans.”
One of his first blows as a millionaire fan was the relegation to the second category in 2011. However, beyond the sadness that that hard setback caused, the man born in Pamplona tried to assume it with the greatness that the institution deserves: “We went down because, as they say, it is the only title we have left to win. Next year we are back in First Division.”
In mid-2012, the skilled Basque midfielder surprised everyone and expressed his passion for River, which at that time was playing in the B Nacional. “River Plate is a team that I have always liked, especially because of the great fans they have, always encouraging the team, and the truth is that I admire them a lot. I follow all the games and I wish them the best,” he said.
Admirer of Marcelo Bielsa, whom he described as the coach “who knows the most about football”, Muniain ends his contract in Bilbao in mid-2024 and dreams of living the experience of the River world.
Source: Ambito
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