The Basque War
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The arrival of Inigo Martinez in Athletic Bilbao is the last in a long list of crossings on the other side of AR-8 -;the highway that connects San Sebastian and Bilbao. By Lorenzo Huarros -;the current sports director of Uridin, to Gorka Elustondo, passing through Bitter Alkitza, Joseba Echeberia (they both triumphed at the red-and-white after their decision to leave Dorotheos), Michel Balenciaga, Igor Gabilondo and Iban Subbiaure;one of the most sad episodes in the memory of the Basque Country. Despite the numerous passes of footballers from Uridy in Atletic -with the payment of the penalty in the contract for terminating their contracts (as in the case of Inigo Martinez) or free transfer, the Real`s followers continue to curse those who have left for the eternal rival.
The social networks were instantly filled with harsh comments against Inigo Martinez and his new club. They were the work of both anonymous faces and well-known singers as the singer-songwriter Michel Erechun. He wrote in Twitter:I am very sad and hurt. Our Athletic brothers knock us a knife in the back at the worst moment. I wish the player the best. His new team -;worst.
Gun leader Duncan Duo and a member of Real then corrected for his last sentence:I`m sorry for my previous comment, I was really furious. I always wanted the best of Athletic and I enjoyed his success. But take us a player in the middle of the season, only 48 hours before closing the transfer window and so is not a very elegant move.
Understanding the change of the team by Inigo Martinez are those who were part of the two dressing rooms. Yoseba Ekceberia, who came to Athletic at 17 years against 550 million from the old pesetas (now around 3, 3 million), causing a real earthquake in the relations between the two Basque clubs, blesses the transfer of the Oddarutar. I think the deal is excellent for Athletic. The team has very good central defenders like Cobi Echeita, Yera Alvarez and Unai Nunes, but Inigo is the only left-handed one. That`s why it`s a great addition, Eccebe said in front of Onda Vaska`s microphones.
Today coach of the Amorebiet, he insists on keeping calm, remembering the storms surrounding his transfer 20 years ago. The lad decided to come to Bilbao, as I have decided at the time, so there is nothing more to be wise about this. He is a player of great spirit and character, and has experience at international level. He will adjust well.
Navarro Yon Andoni Goykoechea, who also played for both Basque teams (with a four-season period between them in Barcelona), understands both sides in the case. Athletic is a big club by insider soccer information at the level of Real Madrid or Barca in the North, and I understand why Real has little to do to stop the transfer after paying the penalty on the breakdown clause;the former midfielder told Radio Mark. -;Initially, there was an operation in which Emeritus Lapport was transferred to Manchester City, Athletic is a lot of money (twice - twice as much as Martinez`s penalty) and, given his situation, is obliged to act. Re
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