San Mamés has not welcomed the public in its stands since March 1, 2020. If the health situation does not continue to worsen, the reunion of the Athletic with his fans in an official match will take place on August 21 or 22 against the Barcelona, in the second league match. “He will be one of the best signings this season,” he said. Muniain in the press room while acknowledging that it has been “a long time to go so long without seeing them.”
“Having our people in San Mamés it is a plus of motivation for this beginning. We do not know how many people will be able to enter, but those who enter will be noticed ”, added the txantreano. Everything will depend on the spread of the virus and the restrictions adopted by the Basque government. Muniain it is positive because “every time the vaccination is accelerating”.
It is the turn of the youngest sector of the population. Also the one of the majority of footballers of the Athletic. “We are waiting to be vaccinated. We have made an appointment like all people and we are waiting for them to call us. That is also good news because things are progressing and the end of this nightmare is getting closer and closer. But you don't have to relax, you have to continue with sanitary measures and be cautious, “he explained. Muniain.