His resignation, widely believed to have come as the result of sustained protest by vocal supporters of Athletic, was effected on 27 September 2006. His deputy, Ana Urkijo, took on the role until 2007, becoming the club's first female president.
The resignation of the individual in question, widely attributed to vocal opposition from supporters of Athletic, was finalized on 27 September 2006. His deputy, Ana Urkijo, took over the position until 2007, becoming the club's first female president.