Yeray 'beyond happy' with new Athletic deal

The 22-year-old was out of action for two months due to the illness, and penned a new deal until 2022 shortly after making an emotional return to the first team.

"For me it is really is great to renew with this club, which is where I have grown – I am beyond happy," explained Yeray to ESPN, who's buyout clause is now €30m.

"The past few months have been very fast with everything that has happened to me; from my debut to the illness and to the renewal.

"I'm always going to be there to help the team – we have a really strong team spirit here and we all fight for each other, and (Coach, Ernesto) Valverde is the one who called me up with the first team. We all enjoy working with him.

"The support I've received from everyone in the past few months has been so valuable and I really appreciate every single message."