Olatz Santana Departs Athletic Club

Olatz Santana will not continue defending the goal for Athletic Club in the upcoming season. The Bilbaine entity has announced that the player from Hernani will leave Lezama. She arrived last summer from Real Sociedad and signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year, but now she departs with five matches on her record.

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All her appearances were concentrated in the initial weeks of 2026, following a serious head injury suffered by Nanclares during a match against Real Madrid. Santana stepped in and made an excellent debut, showcasing her skills to secure a 1-0 victory for Athletic in Valdebebas. She might have the chance to bid farewell to the fans on the pitch tomorrow, as Javi Lerga's team, with the sole incentive of securing seventh place, will host the already relegated Alhama.

With Santana's departure, new competition will arise for the goalkeeping position in the 2026-27 season. It’s worth noting that Athletic has Eunate Astralaga on their roster, who has been loaned to Eibar for the last two seasons to gain experience. It seems likely that the player from Berengo will compete for the starting role with the international goalkeeper.

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