Iker Muniain broke down in tears as he bid farewell to his Athletic Bilbao team-mates as he plans to part ways with the club at the end of the season.
32-year-old forward Iker Muniain has confirmed his departure from Athletic Bilbao this summer. End of 15 years with the Basque giants After winning the Copa del Rey this season, which is the club’s 40th anniversary achievement, according to a report from UFABET on Wednesday.
Muniain came through the youth ranks of Athletic Bilbao and has been a senior since 2009. He has made 557 appearances in total, the club’s second-highest total behind Jose Angel Iribar. Played 614 games alone, scoring 75 goals and providing 70 assists, Register ufabet and has the chance to set more records in his final six games this season.
‘You are the best thing in my life. But now, darling. It’s time to tear us apart,’ Muniain said in a video clip posted on the club’s social media channels.
‘I arrived in Bilbao as a 12-year-old boy and today, almost two decades later. I am here to announce my retirement at the end of this season. After 15 years in the first team, I leave very happy. With a dream of lifting the Copa del Rey trophy and taking the boat out to (celebrate) for the first time in 40 years.’
‘It’s incredible. The relationship we express between our fans And the team has shown that we are truly unique in the world.’
Muniain, who debuted at the age of 16, added: ‘It was a very difficult decision. But I think it’s the best thing for both Athletic and me. Llike one of the songs we sang during the celebrations. But now, darling. It’s time to separate us. The rest of these games We will continue to fight to reach our dream place, the Champions League.’