Olabarrieta joins Eldense on loan from Athletic

Athletic have continued their loan business and, this Monday afternoon, have made Aingeru Olabarrieta’s move to Eldense official, with the winger set to play in Segunda División.

Second stop in Segunda

As Mundo Deportivo reports, the Luiaondo native will be trying Segunda for a second time after last season with FC Andorra, where he featured in 29 matches. The club’s intention is to give him more consistent competitive minutes so he can keep developing.

The point is playing time

In its explanation, Athletic stressed that the aim is to increase his minutes in the league as part of his progression.

Gift also leaves on loan

This busy day of departures also includes Elijah Gift: earlier in the day Athletic confirmed his loan to Eibar.

For the striker, Mundo Deportivo notes that he appeared three times for the first team under Iñaki Valverde—one in 23-24 versus Sevilla, and two the following season, including a league match against Alavés and the return leg of the Europa League semi-final versus Manchester United.