Athletic continues academy renewals with Monreal contract extension

Defender Iker Monreal has signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao through June 2030, with an automatic extension option.

Athletic Bilbao has continued its programme of renewing academy players who have graduated to the first team, with defender Iker Monreal signing a new deal. The Navarrese centre-back, who arrived at Lezama in summer 2024 from Ardoi, has extended his contract until 30 June 2029, with the club holding an automatic option to extend further.

Monreal made his first-team debut under Valverde and has featured in competitive action this season. He started both Copa del Rey quarter-final and semi-final matches against Valencia and Real Sociedad respectively in February, playing the full 90 minutes in each. He has been included in squad lists for both league and cup competitions under new manager Edin Terzic, who oversaw his pre-season preparation.