Mikel Vesga joins Almería
Mikel Vesga, midfielder of Athletic Bilbao, has joined Almería after a deal with the Andalusian club. The 33-year-old player will reunite with Jon Morcillo, another former Athletic player.
Vesga was not in the plans of Athletic, according to reports. RCD Mallorca and Al-Faisaly Football Club showed interest in the player, but he prioritized Almería.
The player has joined the Marbella Football Center, training base of Almería, and will be available for Xavier García Pimienta. The competition in the midfield includes Iddrisu Baba, Stefan Dzodic, Dion Lopy, Gui Guedes and André Horta.
What does this mean for Athletic?
The departure of Vesga leaves a gap in Athletic's midfield. The club will have to search for a replacement for the player.
What comes next?
Athletic will have to search for a replacement for Vesga. The club will have to evaluate the players available in the market to find a suitable replacement.
Statistics
Vesga has played 275 games with Athletic. The player leaves after more than a decade with the club.
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Athletic will have to search for a replacement for Vesga. The club will have to evaluate the players available in the market to find a suitable replacement.
