Athletic Bilbao announces the end of Jokin Aranbarri's tenure as coach of the reserve team. The Azkoitian coach leaves the position after two seasons at the helm of the second red-and-white team.

What happened?

Jokin Aranbarri arrived at Bilbao Athletic with the challenge of promoting talent to the first team. Although the classification results were not as expected, Aranbarri's true legacy is measured in the talent he has managed to project towards elite football.

Why is it important for Athletic Bilbao?

The Guipuzcoan coach has been fundamental in the maturation process of a batch of footballers who have already managed to make their way into the first team. Players like Peio Canales, Hugo Rego, Iker Buján, Ibon Sánchez, Asier Hierro, Selton, Eder García, and Monreal have made the definitive leap.

What's next?

The Athletic Club's sports management will have to find a new coach for Bilbao Athletic who can continue the work of forming Vizcayan talent. Everything points to Bittor Llopis, coach of Basconia, being his replacement.

Currently, Athletic Bilbao has several injured players, including A. Berenguer, U. Egiluz, O. Sancet, N. Williams, B. Prados Diaz, and D. Vivian.