If firing an Athletic captain is not an easy task, doing it twice in the same season is much more difficult. After the injury to Iker Muniain, this week we learned the news that Garazi Murua is also leaving Athletic, and in his case he is doing so to hang up his boots permanently. A goodbye is coming soon for all of us who want to continue enjoying their football, and it’s unfair because it can’t happen on the playing fields.
Although in two Sundays he will be honored at San Mamés in the final game of the current F League campaign, the back problems he has been having for months will prevent him from doing so. A bittersweet farewell for one of the club’s great men.
After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc in March 2023, the woman from Getxo never recovered and said goodbye to football at the age of 29 after 10 seasons and 178 games in the Athletic first team. An example on and off the field that contributed to the change and growth of women’s football in the first person. A reference for all of us who grew up without them, and also for all the girls and boys who now see in players like Garazi a mirror in which to look at themselves.
After a stint at Bizkerre FT and a short stint in American university football, in 2015 he arrived at Athletic. In the same year he made his debut with the first team in a match against Collerense, and since then he has always worn the red and white. Captain in capital letters, Garazi Murua grew up with Athletic and Athletic grew up with him. Knowing the role he played in the fight for the recognition of women’s football, the center left very strong phrases in the farewell video published by Athletic last Tuesday on its social networks, and which reflects if what has been achieved and what needs to be done. .
“My professional football career ends here, but many young women full of courage will replace me”, “believe in your dreams, be uncontrollable” or “boots don’t hang, they entrusted”. Messages full of meaning that gain great importance for the younger generation who, thanks to footballers like Garazi Murua, have an easier path.
Despite the bitter end he had to live on the sports field, the influence of the Athletic captain went far and he became one of the most important figures of the red-and-white club. From here, Garazi, thank you for your dedication, your dedication and your work. Athletic will always be your home.
Source: La Verdad
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