[Trending News] A vacuum in the costumes

Oscar's departure from Marcos will leave an invaluable vacuum in Athletic's locker room in terms of veteranía It refers. The figure of De Marcos, who last year took the relief of Iker Muniain in the team's captaincy, has transcended the sports throughout his career for being a carrier of estimated values beyond the borders of the Bilbao Club. Now, being close to its departure, the legacy will fall on others, which must take a step forward.

The bracelet will pass to Iñaki Williamsthat the ikurriña turned into the first captain will be gild when presenting 31 years. His role, logically, will acquire greater relevance, however he has been assuming that role to some extent, giving his face, like the day he and Marcos recriminated the stands for the launch of flares in the Olympic of Rome. In recent times, Marcos' substitutions have resulted in the relay of that specific weight that a captain treasures.

By age, hierarchical role will also reach other players, although some of them have not yet defined their future, which could leave even more vacancies for the next season in relation to veteran. Are the cases of Yuri Berchichethat at its newly fulfilled 35 years has a contract in force until June 30, or Iñigo Lokuewhich in May reaches 32 years and that could be before the end of its trajectory in the club that same June. In this relationship it is also possible to quote Mikel Vesga, who will play at 32, but in his case the link with the entity will last until June 2027.

By age it is also part of this group Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretawhich in August will meet 32, although before he must resolve his future, since his contract also concludes on June 30. And the next in this relationship of veterans is Yeray Álvarezwhich at 30 will be put in the classification of veteranía in the locker room; It will become the fifth older on the squad. They will fall on the weight of the experience, from the transmission of values that have made Marcos the figure fundamental. They will be, all or some of them, who They must imbute the new generations of values that Marcos has managed to carry with honors.