Bakaikoa extends his contract until 2027
Bakaikoa premieres at the Manomanist Championship after overcoming last weekend's qualifier.
Joanes de Bakaikoa renews another year with Baiko.
Navarro striker Joanes Bakaikoa and Baiko Pilota have concluded an agreement to extend their relationship for another year, until 2027, as announced by the company itself in a brief statement.
For his part, Etxarri Aranatz's pelotari has appreciated this "new opportunity" and highlighted his "illusion of being able to compete as many years as possible at the highest level."
Bakaikoa premieres at the Manomanist Championship after overcoming last weekend's qualifier.
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