Athletic Club Women player Maite Zubieta, 19, has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping her at the club until June 30, 2025.
Zubieta, who can play both at centre-back and central midfield, arrived at Lezama in 2018/19 season to play for the Under-15s and made her first-team debut this season, against Madrid CFF at Lezama. Next year, she will make the definitive jump to the senior team.
"I've achieved my dream of playing for the first team and making a first division debut," Maite said after signing her new deal. "I hope to keep gaining experience and getting more minutes."
This term she has split her time betwen in 1st RFEF, where she played 14 games, and LaLiga F, with 16 matches, added to two appearances in the Copa de la Reina.
2022/23 will forever remain a season to remember for the young Zurigorri, as she won gold medals with the Spanish national team at the Under-19 European Championships and Under-20 World Cup, respectively.
Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte and Xabi Arrieta, director of women's football, accompanied her at the signing ceremony at the Ibaigane Palace.
èggo becomes Athletic Club Women's official sponsor
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The Belgian kitchen company, established in Spain since 2013, partners up with Athletic Club Women
Athletic Women start season with defeat against Atletico Madrid
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Athletic held out until half-time but conceded three goals in the second 45
David Aznar: “We can't wait to get started”
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Athletic Club Women kick off the 2023/24 campaign against Atletico Madrid on Saturday and the gaffer is feeling "hopeful after a comprehensive pre-season"
Athletic Club Women vs Granada CF called off
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The 2023/24 season opener between the Rojiblancas and Granada did not take place due to the non-appearance of the players from both clubs
The situation regarding Athletic Club Women's Liga F match against Granada CF
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The Club, in accordance with match protocol, will continue to prepare as if the fixture will go ahead, although we're aware a strike has been called that could lead to it not taking place
Athletic Club Women's 2023/24 squad numbers
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The Lionesses now know their shirt numbers for the upcoming season
Nahikari García signs for Athletic Club Women
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The striker arrives on a free transfer from Real Madrid, where she previously played under head coach David Aznar
Athletic Club kick off pre-season with victory
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The Lionesses beat CDE Rácing Féminas in the first test of the season and David Aznar's debut at the helm of the team
Athletic Club Women will start season against Granada
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The Lionesses will kick off the 2023/24 campaign against Granada at Lezama on the weekend of September 10, and will finish with a home fixture against Sevilla on June 16
David Aznar: "I feel privileged to be at this club"
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The coach singled out the incredible "potential" and talent at Athletic Club Women