WATCH: Spain's Euro 2024 hero returns with 'ultras' hometown welcome while in hairdressing salon
The week that everyone dreams of as a child, Mikel Oyarzabal spent celebrating after scoring the winner in the Euro 2024 final against England for Spain. After the celebration in Madrid with the capital, Oyarzabal returned to his hometown of Eibar to see his family.
And go to her hairdresser. Oyarzabal visited his barber for many years, and when he was done, he was greeted with a warm welcome.
This is how Oyarzabal experienced his reception after becoming champion of the #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/K2H3IafWN6
– The B side of football (@lacarabfutbol_) July 18, 2024
The Real Sociedad striker was greeted by fans, the sound of “Potra Salvaje”, the unofficial anthem of the Spanish team, and a banner that read “Congratulations Mikel, champion” in Basque. As Oyarzabal climbed the mountain to greet them, they began to sing Mikel Oyarzabal.
Ace for AS Diary, the big “welcome house” was organized by his childhood friends from Eibar, although he will also have a more official welcome house, with the mayor planning to welcome him to the municipality. It should remove any bitterness from a lot more aggressive 'welcome' he and Mikel Merino were given on their return to Spain.
