Beñat Gerenabarrena Reflects on “Valuable” Loan Spell at Castellón

Beñat Gerenabarrena, the promising midfielder on loan from Athletic Bilbao, has concluded his stint with Castellón, reflecting positively on his time at the Castalia stadium. The 23-year-old featured in 39 matches during the 2025-26 season, accumulating 2,798 minutes on the pitch, and contributed two goals and two assists. Castellón officially announced the end of his loan, acknowledging his professionalism and dedication.

Valuable Experience Gained

Gerenabarrena expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent Castellón, calling it a “very valuable experience.” In a heartfelt message on Instagram, he thanked the club for allowing him to be part of their project.

“Thank you Castellón. It has been an honor to defend these colors during the 2025-26 season,” Gerenabarrena stated. “I take with me a very valuable experience and can only be grateful for the opportunity to be part of this great club.”

He extended his appreciation to the fans for their unwavering support and for making each match special. Gerenabarrena also acknowledged the professional staff at Castellón for their daily work and for ensuring the smooth operation of the club.

“Thank you also to the great group of professionals at Castellón, for their daily work, for helping everything function in the best possible way and of course thank you to my teammates in the locker room,” he added. “It has been a pleasure to share this journey with such a good group, on and off the field. I wish you all the best, pam pam orellut.”

Return to Athletic Bilbao

Gerenabarrena’s loan spell concluded on June 9th, with the final match of the season being the second leg of the promotion play-off against Almería, which saw Castellón narrowly miss out on a place in the final. He is now set to return to Athletic Bilbao and will aim to impress manager Terzic during the pre-season training, which commences on July 6th.

The competition for midfield spots at Athletic Bilbao is notably fierce, with seven central midfielders vying for selection: Gerenabarrena himself, Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar, Mikel Vesga, Beñat Prados, Vencedor, and Rego. Manager Terzic will face a significant task in deciding his midfield options for the upcoming season.

Key facts

This development is relevant for FootballGames10 readers as it highlights the progression of young talent within La Liga clubs and provides insight into the transfer market and player development pathways. Fans interested in Athletic Bilbao will be keen to see how Gerenabarrena integrates back into the first-team squad following his productive loan spell.

Source: Mundo Deportivo Futbol – https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20260620/1004197148/gere-destaca-valiosa-experiencia-vivida-castellon.html