'Antoine Griezmann was considered too small but we saw something in him' Real Sociedad, Athletic Club and Basque Country 'quarries' defy transfer-obsessed modern football

The article discusses how clubs like Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad are successfully developing top talent from local regions like the Basque Country, defying the modern focus on massive transfers. This approach, which nurtured players like Antoine Griezmann, highlights the enduring strength of regional football 'quarries' in Euskal Herria.