How Athletic’s safety net has shrunk since 2018

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·30 September 2026

According to El Correo, Athletic’s financial safety net, the club’s piggy bank, has diminished over recent years.

The report states the fund was created in October 2018 under the presidency of Josu Urrutia.

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It sets out how the reserve has been managed since its launch, describing the principal decisions taken.

The chronology explains when the buffer was called upon and how the balance evolved over time.

The focus is on origins, sequence and current status, with the detail contained in the full report.

Source: El Correo

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