Muniain-River: behind the scenes of a wish and what are the chances of it coming true :: Olé

For the story, going to River would be the ideal ending. But we have to be careful: not all stories have it…

In the family house Muniainin Bilbao, are impressed by the impact that the news had on the possibility that Iker could fulfill his dream of wearing the shirt of the club he fell in love with, River, now that he decided to get the team of his loves. Although, they don’t want to get too excited…

Still processing the emotions that the Athletic Bilbao legend and second player with the most appearances in the Basque team (557) caused by the choice to stop using the only shield that he had on his chest until now. He was shocked by everything that made his desire as an adult known.

At 31 years old, after 15 in the Primera and an Olympic return in the Copa del Rey, Muniain can be seen playing at the Monumental and celebrated by 85 thousand fans. Even more: to the Navarrese He is tempted by the option of getting to know Argentina and, whether he lands in Núñez or not, he plans to do so sometime with his partner and two children.

You have very good references about our country, Muniain. And especially from Buenos Aires, through his friend and teammate Ander Herrera, former PSG and Manchester United, according to those who know him intimately, the hypothetical economic limitations of a contract with the CARP -which would not even look at the current one- They would not be an impediment. Because his challenge is passionate. And sporty.

The Bilbao icon fantasizes about playing for River, but his intention is not to rush events. He wants River to love him. And around them they swear that Neither he nor his entourage had official or unofficial contacts with anyone to talk about the issue.

Market, you know, it’s going to have. And she verified it in the last hours: from Flamengo, Palmeiras and Mexican heavyweight poker (América, Rayados, Tigres and Cruz Azul) tried to get ahead in the supposed race with River through seductive messages. The steering wheel prefers to wait.

He already projected that his future will be outside Europe. And if it is not Argentina, it will be Brazil, Mexico or one of the Arab countries with generous wallets. In that context, For now in Núñez they have not moved chips because they consider that in their position, that of interior midfielder, they have plenty.

Iker has time to get excited. At least until June 30, the date he set as the deadline to decide his next destination. Crazy things, like going to the Bernabéu disguised as a barrabrava since the other day he was playing a game with Bilbao in the relegation zone, he already did. This time his decision is rational. He longs for his son, Iker Jr, with whom he shares the chicken passion, to see him with the red band on his chest.

His River Plate connection – and Argentina, is total. Around him they joke that if they ever know the videos of December 9 (or those of the Qatar World Cup final that he saw with his loved ones dressed in t-shirts and albiceleste flags) , No more words would be needed to describe his obsession.

Although stories, in short, are stories. If this one doesn’t have a happy ending, it won’t be because of its protagonist…