Hoeness: Hats off to Athletic Bilbao for standing firm in Javi Martinez talks

[Huss]

president Uli Hoeness has complimented for their firmness in talks over the proposed transfer of

The Basque side stated earlier this summer that the versatile midfielder would only be available if a club matched his buy-out clause, and it has stood firm over its 40 million euro valuation of the Spain international ever since.

Athletic's hefty asking price prompted Barcelona to turn its interest to instead, but Bayern remained unfazed and is ready to splash the cash on Javi Martinez.

"Hats off to Athletic. They told us from the start that we would have to pay 40 million euros or the deal was off," Heynckes stated to reporters. "They did not change their position during the negotiations and stood firm."

Bayern is yet to agree personal terms with Javi Martinez, but it is expected to wrap up the deal in the upcoming days.

The Bavarians have already added the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri, Dante, and Claudio Pizarro to their squad this summer.

[Dinner]

I squirt in your mother's mouth.

[The Mad Monk]

Welcome back, Oerdin!

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

I often wonder what would happen if Athletic Bilbao's "Basques only" policy got challenged in the courts, as indirect racial discrimination. That's an intriguing case in the making.

[Ecthy]

I often wonder what would happen if Athletic Bilbao's "Basques only" policy got challenged in the courts, as indirect racial discrimination. That's an intriguing case in the making.

Except that isn't the direction in which Spanish society appears to be moving.

[Sava]

I squirt in your mother's mouth.

i figured you were a squirter