Racing, Olympiacos, Almería and Castellón wanted Gere | OneFootball

Beñat Gerenabarrena, 23, was Athletic’s standout in their final friendly in Bergamo against Atalanta, partnering Ruiz de Galarreta in midfield. He has convinced Edin Terzic and looks set to feature regularly this season, having earned a first-team place and squad number.

As reported by as.com, several suitors now consider him out of reach. They include Racing, Olympiacos under Mendilibar, Castellón, who wanted him back on loan after his impact at Castalia, and Almería, where Vesga has arrived and Morcillo plays, plus clubs in Italy, Belgium, the English second tier, MLS in the USA and Rangers of Scotland.

Highly rated in this window, Gerenabarrena has gained stature and offers Terzic a serious option in Athletic’s midfield alongside Jauregizar, Galarreta, Canales and Rego.

The Lekeitio-born 2003 midfielder, developed at Lezama since Infantil B after leaving Aurrera de Ondarroa, is contracted until June 2027. The club also hold a further two-year extension option.

For now he is focused on pre-season, which is set to conclude against Sevilla on Saturday at San Mamés. His extension will be negotiated to improve his terms if, as seems likely, his status grows this season with genuine weight in the line-up.

Source: as.com

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