Sancet Pledges Long-Term Future to Athletic: 'Leaving is Something I See as Very Distant'
Athletic Club's talented midfielder Oihan Sancet has reaffirmed his commitment to the Basque outfit, suggesting he has no plans to depart despite his rising stock.
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder, contracted until 2032, has made it crystal clear that his future remains firmly in Bilbao as he looks to continue his journey with the Basque giants.
No Plans to Leave San Mamés
In a refreshingly candid interview with Club Athletic, the official publication for club members, Oihan Sancet has poured cold water on any speculation about his future. The talented Navarrese playmaker made no bones about his commitment to the rojiblancos.
“Leaving Athletic is something I see as very distant,” Sancet revealed in the member-submitted Q&A. “I don’t contemplate finishing my career elsewhere. I don’t think about it too much and focus on the day-to-day.”
With a contract running until 2032, Sancet’s long-term future seems sorted, which will be music to the ears of Athletic supporters who’ve watched him develop into one of La Liga’s most promising talents.
Champions League Ambitions
The midfielder also touched on Athletic’s current form and their impressive achievement of securing Champions League football:
“By doing things as we know how, we’ve reached where we are now - playing in the Champions League. And without going barmy, things will continue to go well for us,” he explained.
Career Insights
Sancet offered some interesting tidbits about his career development at San Mamés, including:
- Crediting Iñaki Williams and Óscar De Marcos as crucial supporters during his first-team breakthrough under Eduardo Berizzo
- Revealing his progress was initially hampered by a serious knee injury suffered that summer
- Expressing that he would have loved to share a dressing room with Joseba Etxeberria, who coached him at Bilbao Athletic
On a lighter note, the midfield maestro confessed to being partial to extended afternoon naps - perhaps the secret to his energetic performances!
Stadium Impressions
When asked about impressive stadiums beyond his beloved San Mamés, Sancet had a clear hierarchy:
“In La Liga, the Santiago Bernabéu is the most impressive and the most intimidating. And when playing away, I’d choose Liverpool’s stadium.”
With Athletic continuing to impress both domestically and in Europe, having a talent like Sancet committed for the long haul is absolutely top drawer for the Basque outfit. Their youth development continues to pay dividends in spades.