Zubizarreta IV and Landa become professional pelotaris by the hand of Baiko
Two 20-year-old pelotaris sign a two-year contract. Ataun's striker "is a very complete pelotari" and Oiartzun's zaguero stands out for his "blow to the left hand," as explained Aimar Olaizola, Baiko's sports manager.
The debutants Beñat Zubizarreta and Unax Landa.
Beñat Zubizarreta, brother of Iraitz, and Unax Landa will soon make their debut in the professional ball by the hand of Baiko Pilota, according to the company itself in two notes.
Zubizarreta IV, the 20-year-old Ataun striker, has signed for two years , started at the Ataun K.E ball club and later continued at the LAPKE club in Lazkao, with which he has won the Gipuzkoa Couples Championship and the Olazar Tournament in Zaldibar.
Aimar Olaizola, Bai 'ssports manager, has stressed that he is "a very complete pelotari who knows at all times what to do on the court."
On the other hand, 20-year-old Unax Landa Oiartzun Zaguero , trained at the Oiarpe K.E ball club in his village , has signed with the same company for two years. Landa has won the Basque Daily, Dynasty Etxabe, GRAVNI and Memorial Goñi championships.
Olaizola has stressed that "heis a zaguero who has been on a very good level at the amateur level and I would highlight the blow he has with his left hand. "
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