Athletic Club are closer to finalizing the Copa del Rey hero's future amid interest from “many clubs”

The Athletic Club is blessed with two very good goalkeepers. Unai Simon is the undisputed number one, even for Spain, while Julen Agirrezabala is their goalkeeper of the cup – and he has certainly come to the fore this season.

Los Leones head coach Ernesto Valverde has entrusted Agirrezabala with starting responsibilities during this season's Copa del Rey run, which included the final against Mallorca earlier this month. The 23-year-old saved a penalty in the shoot-out at La Cartuja as Athletic won their first Copa title in exactly 40 years.

Despite having the opportunity to sell Agirrezabala while his value is high, Athletic have now pressed ahead with plans to renew his contract, as per Relief. His current deal expires at the end of next season, which has alerted “many clubs” to his situation.

Athletic Club will hope to tie up Agirrezabala's future before the opening of the summer transfer window. They are certainly closer to securing a renewal in the coming weeks and months.