Olatz Santana, new Athletic Club goalkeeper

Athletic Club and Olatz Santana have reached an agreement for the Real Sociedad goalkeeper to sign until 30 June 2026. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has played one game this season, while last season she made three starts in Liga F. Since 2021 she has been between the Txuri-urdin reserve team and the first team. His debut in the elite came on 9 May 2021 in Lezama, in a vibrant derby that the lionesses won 2-1 in the final minutes.

Santana began to put on the gloves in his native Hernani, before moving on to Añorga KKE and SD Eibar. In 2019 she arrived at Zubieta where she coincided with what will be her teammate again this summer, Adriana Nanclares.

Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte was present at the signing ceremony at the Ibaigane Palace along with the women's football sporting director, Xabi Arrieta. She is looking forward to the start and is grateful and excited about the opportunity. She also commented that playing alongside Nanclares in goal gives her a lot of peace of mind and said that together they make a good tandem. ‘I've been in Liga F for several seasons and although I haven't had much of a leading role I think I can bring experience to the young players in the daily work.’ Finally, she recalled ‘how nice and curious’ it will be to return to Lezama after making her debut there years ago in Liga F.