Athletic Club allocates over 9 million euros for San Mamés expansion

Athletic Club has outlined a significant investment plan for the 2026-27 season, totaling 15 million euros. A major portion of this budget, exceeding 9 million euros, is earmarked for the first and second phases of the San Mamés stadium expansion. This project aims to increase capacity by up to 2,440 seats, potentially bringing the total to over 53,000. Based on current projections, the cost per new seat is estimated at a minimum of 3,688 euros.

Other key allocations include more than 2 million euros for infrastructure improvements at Lezama to support professional player development, with the remainder directed toward technology.

Regarding the club's financial reserves, treasurer Guillermo Ruiz-Longarte reported that the current administration has utilized 35 million euros of the fund previously established by former presidents. The proposed budget for the upcoming season is 152.5 million euros, which includes a planned use of 17 million euros from the club's reserves to manage projected losses and multi-year expenses.