Tied down until 2031: Athletic extend Lezama gem Imga's deal 🔏

Tied down until 2031: Athletic extend Lezama gem Imga's deal 🔏 Athletic Club have officially announced Christian Imga 's contract extension until June 30, 2031 . The Bilbao club have secured the future of their brightest Lezama prospect with a long-term deal that also includes an automatic extension option. The Zumarraga-born forward, born in 2009, has become one of the biggest breakout talents in Athletic's youth ranks. Despite being just 17, he has already featured prominently for the first team in both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey. The young winger made his first major impact in the cup competition by scoring against AD Prat. His official top-flight debut came at San Mamés during the emphatic 4-0 win over Getafe CF. The academy graduate currently alternates between the Bilbao Athletic and first-team squads, having made meteoric progress since arriving from Deportivo Alavés's academy in 2024. The signing comes at a key moment for the player, who will immediately join Spain's under-17 squad as they gather for the World Cup in Qatar. A strategic investment in the future for the club based at Ibaigane. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.