Navarro: "I feel more important than last year"

Athletic forward Navarro says he feels more important this season under Terzic, crediting the manager's trust and his own versatility across multiple attacking positions.

Robert Navarro is enjoying his best period of confidence at Athletic Bilbao in his second season with the club. The Catalan forward has become a regular starter under manager Terzic and credits the manager's faith in him for his improved standing in the team.

"I feel very comfortable, I'm happy because the manager is trusting me a lot," Navarro said in an interview with Onda Cero Bilbao. "This year I notice I'm training more from the start, and I feel the confidence the manager is giving me. I feel a bit more important than last year." He acknowledges the competition within the squad but emphasizes his focus on helping the team and performing.

Navarro's main strength is his versatility—he can play on the right, left, centrally, or as a second striker, adapting to what each match demands. He also praised Athletic's environment and culture at their Lezama training ground, describing it as natural and humble.

The 21-year-old, who became Monaco's youngest-ever debutant at 16 years and eight months (ahead of Mbappé), reflected on his early career pressures and how family support kept him grounded. He now tries to mentor younger players like Imga, drawing on his own experience of the transition to senior football.