Racing step up for Julen Agirrezabala and reach a verbal agreement with Athletic

Real Racing Club Santander

The Racing de Santander are very close to closing one of the most important moves of this transfer window, as elrincondelracinguista.com has already reported. The green-and-white side has reached a verbal agreement with the Athletic Club to bring in Julen Agirrezabala, a 25-year-old goalkeeper who would bolster Racing's goalkeeping after Jokin Ezkieta moves to Cádiz.

The deal has taken an unexpected turn in just a few days. During the presentation of Yassir Zabiri, the Racing sporting director Chema Aragón, publicly acknowledged the interest in the Basque goalkeeper, although he said that the Athletic's financial demands made the move unworkable. However, negotiations have progressed quickly and both clubs have managed to narrow their positions until they reached a verbal agreement.

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Everything points to the Athletic having loosened their conditions to make it easier for the goalkeeper to leave. He is looking to regain his role after several seasons in the shadow of Unai Simón. If no setbacks arise in the coming hours, Agirrezabala could become one of Racing's most notable signings as they prepare for their return to the top tier of Spanish football.

The Rentería goalkeeper has shown a high level whenever he has had opportunities, especially in the Copa del Rey and in the Europa League with the Athletic. Last season he played on loan at the Valencia, although injuries affected his campaign and prevented him from establishing himself as a starter.
For Racing, his arrival would mean bringing in a goalkeeper with experience at the elite level, quick reflexes, good footwork and a significant margin for growth. In Santander, he would have the chance to take charge between the posts and become a key piece of José Alberto's project in LaLiga EA Sports.

Racing's racinguista fans now expect the verbal agreement to be turned into an official one. If confirmed, the Racing would complete a top-level signing for a position considered a priority and would make a statement in a market where the club continues to strengthen its squad with ambition.