Dear football,
Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life.
Being honest, even though I have been preparing myself for this moment, I found it hard to write this letter. After 20 seasons , many people have played an important role in my career.
When I first kicked a ball as a child in Pamplona with my schoolmates, I never imagined the amazing journey ahead. I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way.
To my teammates, coaches, and every staff member at all the clubs I’ve been lucky to be part of, thank you for helping me grow as a person and a player every day. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country at the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me…
@Blue_Footy We have some players that can press if required to
Santos, Gusto, James, Neto, Caicedo, Enzo can press....the problem is doing it for 90min. We will need a coach who can coach the press for 90 min
@insanespotter No cheating here. They are that good, so they can afford to rest players. However, Dembele cannot win the balon with 9 league matches played.
@Blue_Footy I disagree. If you look at stats we run the least in the league. How do you win matches when you don't run. It's one of the basis of football. Good thing, the new coach has a summer to clear out players who will not fit in
@Blue_Footy Enzo is actually a leader. The problem is, he has clocked out of the team. The better we cash out, the better for us..that was the only naturally leader in that team. Don't get me started with James, or Caicedo, those ones are performers not leaders.
@FabrizioRomano It's easier to make new players bend to your when you're a winning team. Because they have no choice, if not, they don't play. But when you are losing, the players won't take you seriously. Cos whether they win or lose, they'll still play.