Jon Uriarte y Mikel González to speak on Tuesday after invitations row | OneFootball

Jon Uriarte, alongside Mikel González, will face the media on Tuesday 22 September at San Mamés, delivering Athletic’s early-season review during the international break. According to El Correo, the president and the director of football will take questions on the 2026-27 campaign’s opening weeks.

The pair traditionally hold three briefings each season, one after the summer window, one after winter trading closes, and one to assess June.

This summer was defined by departures, including Unai Gómez, Vesga, Agirrezabala, Gorosabel, Adama Boiro and Vencedor.

The major flashpoint has been the withdrawal of invitations to La Catedral for players, women’s players, former presidents, employees and ex-footballers. They were in place for the first Liga game at San Mamés against Sevilla, then not for the second, against Atlético. Players later refused to speak after the Barcelona match, the second of the season, citing an internal club issue.

Three days later at Celta, captains Iñaki Williams and Unai Simón apologised to the media and set out their position. They said the silence signalled the board and president, pointed to longer-running internal matters, and added they were willing to pay for tickets, noting the impact on staff and the women’s team.

Whether Uriarte has since met the captains will be among the main topics, with Williams indicating a conversation with the board remains pending. On-field matters will also feature, including Terzic’s start in the dugout and strong early form from Gere, Canales, Navarro and Sancet.

Source: El Correo

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