Sergi Darder said goodbye this Tuesday to the club outside the club of his life, Espanyol, and to the parakeet fans through an emotional message on his social networks (Instagram). Four days after his departure from Mallorca was made official and after making his debut as a vermillion player, the man from Artà explained that he had to leave and “separate to be happy” and assured that “I will always will be happy.” one of you I hope one day you will understand my decision and how painful it was.”
The now Mallorca midfielder lets it slip that he would have liked to say goodbye in person to explain his decision to leave RCDE: “I would have liked to say goodbye in a different way, but I didn’t.” And he explained the reasons that led him to leave the club where he was trained and explode as a footballer, becoming one of the idols of Espanyolism in recent years: “I know that from ignorance it can be difficult to understand, but after 6 years that have been a roller coaster of emotions, with relegations, promotions and European competitions, I felt it was time for a change for the good of everyone. Last season was very difficult for everyone, on a personal level too. I gave everything. I was very capable both on and off the pitch, I experienced the pain of relegation as another fan and, as captain, with a great sense of responsibility. For all this, and for me personally and family health, I have to step aside to treat to be able to be happy and continue enjoying my profession. I’m sure many of you will not understand me, but I feel that I owe you a little explanation”.
Darder also explained why he didn’t come out to show his face during the summer, when rumors of his departure were rife, suggesting that things had happened at the club that he didn’t like: “If I have remained silent all this time, It is because that was our decision with the club. I always want to do things in the best possible way, looking for the best way for both parties”. The Spaniard indicated that he experienced moments of tension with the Espanyol board of directors recently, but he assures that he is not angry about it: “Although in the last weeks there have been situations that I did not like, my love for This shield is very good at hiding any resentment at what happened.”
Finally, he thanks all the people who have been with him during his long journey as a parakeet and hopes that one day parakeet fans will understand his “painful” decision. “I want to thank each of the coaches, teammates, physios, kit men, delegates, nutritionists and all the club staff for every moment shared and for contributing to making the daily life of all these years. special. And to you parrots, I want to say that, although I never thought things like this would happen, I will always be grateful for all the love you have shown me, for your -understanding in the worst moments and your unconditional support always. One day you will understand my decision and how painful it was for me to take it. I wish you the best. I will always be one of you,” he said in his message on Instagram.
Source: La Verdad
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