Although the last two seasons of his second spell at the San Mamés Stadium have been disrupted by injury, Herrera made 23 appearances in La Liga last season, as well as four appearances in the Copa del Rey as the club won the title for the first time in 40 Was. According to Xinhua report, it took several years to secure a place in Europe.

The departures of the experienced Iker Muniain, Dani García and Raul García mean that Athletic have lost experience in the dressing room ahead of a challenging new campaign, and Herrera's decision to remain is a significant boost, as well as for his influence. . Dressing room like on the pitch.

Meanwhile, Spain international winger Nico Williams has continued to quash rumors of interest from FC Barcelona, ​​according to Athletic. "I'm very happy at Athletic: this is the club that has given me everything and that's all I have to say," Williams said in an interview with radio station Cadena Cope on Wednesday night.

"I'm absolutely clear where I'll play next season," the forward commented.