Racing Santander and Athletic Club agree on Julen Agirrezabala transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Racing Santander has reached a verbal agreement with Athletic Club to sign goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala. The Rentería-born keeper is anticipated to take over as Racing's number one after the departure of Jokin Ezkieta. Agirrezabala has been in search of regular playing time, having spent last season on loan at Valencia. Recent negotiations saw Athletic soften their initial financial demands, facilitating the deal. Both clubs are expected to finalize financial and contractual details before making an official announcement.
- •Racing Santander aims to secure Julen Agirrezabala as their top goalkeeper.
- •Agirrezabala has experience in Copa del Rey and Europa League.
- •Negotiations progressed after Athletic relaxed their financial conditions.
- •Final financial and contractual details remain to be sorted before the announcement.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Racing Santander close in on Julen Agirrezabala deal
"Racing Santander have reached a verbal agreement with Athletic Club to sign goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, according to comuniate.com. The move would see the Rentería-born keeper leave Bilbao to beco...
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