Athletic and Racing close in on Agirrezabala deal

Athletic Club and Racing Santander are finalizing the agreement for Julen Agirrezabala's transfer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The deal is considered virtually done pending final administrative details, though Athletic is maintaining its usual official silence until any market movement is completely sealed.

The departure of the Copa del Rey-winning goalkeeper is a move Athletic has been wanting to make for days. Racing's sporting director Chema Aragón had recently suggested the keeper's signing was practically resolved, and now the final details appear to be falling into place, with financial matters at the heart of the negotiations.