Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball EspanaUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Racing Santander close in on Athletic keeper Agirrezabala
Racing Santander have a verbal agreement to sign Athletic Club goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.
Julen Agirrezabala
player
Player
Julen Agirrezabala
Position
Goalkeeper
Current club
Athletic Club
Linked club
Racing Santander
What happened. Racing Santander have reached a verbal agreement with Athletic Club to sign goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, who would become their new number one ahead of their LaLiga return.
- Agirrezabala spent last season on loan at Valencia, where injuries disrupted his campaign.
- Racing's sporting director Chema Aragón had previously said Athletic's demands made the deal unworkable.
- Athletic have relaxed their conditions, and the deal is expected to be finalized soon.
The deal is not yet official, with final financial details to be ironed out before announcement.
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