Athletic members back Uriarte again

Athletic Club members approved the board's management with 58% support at the ordinary assembly, endorsing accounts and the 2026-27 budget despite concerns over sporting performance.

Jon Uriarte's board secured approval from Athletic Club members at the ordinary assembly held at Palacio Euskalduna. The management received 58% backing (329 of 567 votes), with 37% voting against and 5% abstaining. The tightest vote reflected concerns over the sporting performance of both the men's and women's teams, which failed to meet their objectives.

The 2025-26 accounts received stronger support, with 79% approval (421 of 530 votes). Treasurer Guillermo Ruiz-Longarte highlighted an excellent financial year: Ibaigane generated 192.9 million euros in revenue—the highest in the club's history without player sales—with an operating result of 38.1 million and net profit of 20.6 million. The board made a voluntary adjustment of 21 million euros, allocating 13.8 million to player amortizations and 6.8 million to the foundation to protect future management.

The 2026-27 budget of 152.6 million euros was approved by 71% (379 of 531 votes), notably lower due to Athletic's absence from European competition. Member fees will rise 2.14%. Uriarte's second term begins with financial stability secured, though sporting results remain under scrutiny.