Selton to split time between first team and Bilbao Athletic | OneFootball

Basauri-born Selton, 19, will alternate between the first team and Bilbao Athletic this season, with a loan to Segunda División ruled out despite outside interest. As reported by as.com, the plan has been drawn up by the sporting department and German coach Edin Terzic.

Terzic wants him close and under supervision as one of Lezama’s standout prospects. A crowded midfield, with the returns of Canales and Gerenabarrena, plus faith in Jauregizar and Rego, and the need for Selton to rack up minutes in Primera Federación underpin the decision.

He featured on Thursday in Muskiz, playing a friendly for the reserves against Barakaldo alongside Santos, Monreal, Johaneko and Gift.

Still building physical robustness at 19, last season he climbed the ladder with four outings for Basconia, totalling 289 minutes, then nine for Bilbao Athletic, adding 462 minutes in Primera Federación. He made 13 first-team appearances under Ernesto Valverde, but only 370 minutes, spread across three starts and 10 substitute cameos in the top flight.

He also appeared in the Champions League against Newcastle, Slavia Prague and Sporting de Portugal. For now the focus shifts down a level, with Selton ready to step up again as soon as Terzic calls.

Source: as.com

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