Botafogo is interested in signing Iker Muniain, striker from San Lorenzo, from Argentina. The information comes from journalist César Luis Merlo, a specialist in the trading market.
Muniain is Basque and is 31 years old (he turns 32 this December 19th). He is a historic idol of Athletic Bilbao, in Spain, where he played for 15 years. He arrived at San Lorenzo in September and has a contract with the Argentine club until December 2025.
According to Merlo, the player has in his hands “an important proposal” from Botafogo to reinforce the club next season.
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Who is Iker Muniain?
Iker Muniain was born in the city of Pamplona, in the region of the so-called Basque Country, in Spain. He debuted for Athletic Bilbao in 2009, without being able to predict that he would become a historic figure at the club.
In the Basque team, he became the player with the most appearances in history: 560. He became an idol and captain of the team. He won a Spanish Super Cup and a Copa del Rey. He played two games for the Spanish national team.
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Characteristics of Iker Muniain
Iker Muniain is a versatile player. Right-handed, 1.69m tall, he can play as a creative attacking midfielder and open on the wings, as a winger, especially on the left side.
He’s not a center forward – so he’s not exactly a goalscorer. He has around 80 goals as a professional. At San Lorenzo, there were three in 12 matches.
Could be a replacement for Thiago Almada.
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Where did Iker Muniain play?
Iker Muniain played for just two clubs: at Athletic Bilbao (first in the B team, then in the main team) and now at San Lorenzo. He also defended the Spanish team at youth level, at different ages, and as a professional.
