In the preseason of last season, Unai lopez He changed the number that he wore on the back of his shirt. He left the '23' and picked up the '8' that Ander Iturraspe had worn in the last campaigns, who had finished his contract and had gone to Espanyol.
But that number '8' has been closely associated in recent times in Athletic with Julen Guerrero. The rojiblanco midfielder explained the reasons for his choice. “When the opportunity arose and they told me I could change, the truth is that I have always liked number eight. I know that very important players have taken it in Athletic but, above all, the decision comes because it is a number that I have liked since I was little and when the opportunity arose I decided to change, ”said the San Sebastian.
One of Unai López's goals against Eibar