The historic former captain of Osasuna Oier Sanjurjo announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37 after more than 400 games as a professional, he ended playing a course in AEK Larnaca of Cyprushis last team after going through rojillo team and Celta de Vigo.
Through a video published by his representation agency, Global Aces, the man from Estella-Lizarra announced his decision: “And the referee whistled at the end. There are a lot of last things, the last game, training, sprints, contact with the ball… as happens with any goodbye, and I manage all of that.”
The midfielder moves his feelings as the images occur: “Pleasure, nostalgia, rest, pride, illusion and so on.”
was thankful to AEK, for giving Osasuna the opportunity to participate in “this powerful and historic period for the club”, “because you gave me the opportunity to develop my professional career along with my personal growth”. He also remembered Celta, a team where he was loaned for a course.
After playing for Izarra as a youth, Osasunahe was noticed for his subsidiary in the early 2000s. In 2008, he debuted in First division. Another spell at Promises earned him a place in the first team in 2008/09. His role was diminishing and in 2011 he tried his luck in Galicia, a place where he became stronger and where he keeps good memories after playing 34 games.
Back in Pamplona, Oier lived through the club’s most bitter years with relegation to Osasuna after 14 years and Sabadell’s struggling survival. With the arrival of Jagoba Arrasatethe ‘6’ became more famous to be his coach’s right arm.
Over the years and experience, he has gained relevance, it shows in his football. He played 356 games with Osasuna, becoming the player with the sixth most appearances.
Last summer, the rojilla legend went for the last dance. Cyprus is the destination. The european league and the Conference League They are two of the competitions he has never competed in and this year he had the opportunity to enjoy.
“Above all, thank you for this great game and this great sport. Goodbye football. Now is the time to celebrate,” the statement concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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