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Berchiche to stay at Bilbao for a ninth year

Berchiche to stay at Bilbao for a ninth year
Channel News Asia Friday 19 June 2026, 14:01 UTC 1 min read
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Berchiche to stay at Bilbao for a ninth year June 19 : Defender Yuri Berchiche is set to spend a ninth season at Athletic Bilbao after signing a one-year extension with the LaLiga club on Friday. The 36-year-old former Real Sociedad and Paris St Germain left-back joined Bilbao in 2018, has turned out in 278 matches for the club, and was a key part of the side when they won the Copa del Rey in 2024 to end a four-decade trophy drought. Berchiche made 39 appearances for Bilbao last season...

Berchiche to stay at Bilbao for a ninth year June 19 : Defender Yuri Berchiche is set to spend a ninth season at Athletic Bilbao after signing a one-year extension with the LaLiga club on Friday. The 36-year-old former Real Sociedad and Paris St Germain left-back joined Bilbao in 2018, has turned out in 278 matches for the club, and was a key part of the side when they won the Copa del Rey in 2024 to end a four-decade trophy drought. Berchiche made 39 appearances for Bilbao last season across all competitions. "He is a true icon amongst the fans for his competitiveness and determination," Bilbao said in a statement.
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