Eibar has reached an agreement with Aritz Arambarri to terminate his contract, ending two seasons at Ipurua. The 30-year-old defender now commits to Mirandés for the upcoming campaign in Primera Federación, with an option to extend the deal based on objectives. Arambarri, who played 54 games for Eibar, failed to meet expectations after his promotion with Leganés, though his professionalism was noted internally.
Why is he leaving Eibar?
Arambarri joins Mirandés after an inconsistent spell at Eibar, where he struggled to establish himself as a starter. His departure confirms Peru Nolaskoain as Eibar’s main central defender, though coach Jokin Aranbarri may also use him as a midfielder in certain situations. The Basque team, which finished eighth in the 2025 Segunda División with 67 points (19W-10D-13L), does not plan further defensive moves, with Arbilla, Jair, Arana, and Nolaskoain as options.
What does he seek at Mirandés?
The Gipuzkoa native will look for consistency in a recently relegated Primera Federación side. Eibar scored 52 goals and conceded 40 last season, finishing 15 points behind leaders Racing Santander. Arambarri now aims to rediscover his best form in an exciting project for Mirandés, who will debut in the new category with the goal of returning to Segunda División.
What’s next for Eibar?
Eibar’s next fixture is against Valladolid (17th in the table) on February 28, 2027, in a key match to maintain their position near the top. Meanwhile, the club continues to fine-tune its squad for the new season.
