Athletic Bilbao renew Manex Lozano’s contract until 2030, with option to extend

Athletic Bilbao have renewed young striker Manex Lozano’s contract until the summer of 2030, with the club holding an option to extend it by at least two more years.

Lozano, who is 19, is recovering from a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, suffered last February during his loan spell at Racing Santander. The source reported that he is nearing the end of his rehabilitation programme following surgery, while the medical staff are working to prepare him for a gradual return to the pitch.

The striker scored 23 goals in 33 appearances for the club’s youth team and also netted six times in six matches in the Youth League before his loan move. The club and player hope he will take part in pre-season preparations with the first team, with the aim of gradually regaining his fitness.