Illarramendi said agur to Real

This ship headed for the Champions League has been left without its captain. Asier Illarramendi (Mutriku, 1990) has decided to leave Real Sociedad in search of the fame he has not achieved this season, the first without injury for the youth squad player in almost five years. imanol and the club wants to extend the midfielder’s contract, which expires in a month, but he prefers to step aside and “make room for the youngsters.”

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illarramendi He maintains that this is a decision that he has to make a lot, among other things because, like 10 years ago when he decided to go to Real Madrid in exchange for 32 million euros, he will not be able to fulfill one of his aspirations , which is to play Champions at Royal.

The captain left Real after playing 251 official matches, in which he scored 11 goals and provided 17 assists. This season, he played 1,326 minutes spread over 27 games, scoring one goal (at Vigo) and providing two assists. The presence is indisputable martin zubimendi in the position of ‘4’ made imanol He will prioritize his position at the wheel.

The footballer offers a press conference in Zubieta at 11.30 in Anoeta. He will be accompanied by the president, technicians and all his colleagues. Last year he turned down offers from the United States MLS to play another campaign for Real and this is one of his possible destinations.

In “heartache”

The captain expressed his feelings and opinions in a handwritten letter in Basque that was posted on social networks, headed by the expression: “Kaixo familia txuri urdin”. ‘4’ removes the doubts that existed in his future: “It is not easy to say goodbye to the one you love”, he maintains. “Although it has cost me a lot and despite doing it with heartache, I think it’s time to step aside and make room for the youth,” he added.

The captain admits that he has “contradictory feelings” in his decision, because it means that his “life”, his “heart”, his “home” and his “family” remain here. However, he feels “proud” for everything he has “done” and “achieved”.

said illarramendi that these days he remembered a lot about the 11-year-old “blonde” who came to Real from his hometown, Mutriku. “Then I never thought I would be able to fulfill my wildest dreams,” he wrote. And after 21 years, he said goodbye thanking “the whole txuri urdin family”.

The captain showed his appreciation to afternoon, How are you, imanol, staff members, club personnel and all the colleagues he shared a dressing room with. And of course, he remembers the real fans for the “encouragement”, “support” and “love” they gave him: “This has been the most important victory for me.” He also has a special memory for his family, his brother Michaelhis mistress, his father, his grandmother Joseph and your partner, read“the only light I have in difficult moments”.

“Thank you Real, it was a great pleasure.” This is how he said goodbye illarramendi.