Gerard Deulofeu agreed on Thursday with Udinese to terminate his contract due to a cartilage infection that has complicated his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury to his right knee that he suffered in 2022, although both sides made it clear that if able to return he in the game they will do. continue the activity together.
Deulofeu, who was injured against Naples on November 12, 2022 and has not played since January 22, 2023, explained the complications of his post-surgery in an interview with ‘Sky Sports Italia’
His test
“I had a bad season, two years ago I broke my cruciate against Naples, but I recovered and was able to play with the broken cruciate against Sampdoria shortly after. The bad news came after that game when I discovered that I had something to operate on.” said Deulofeu, former Barcelona, Everton, Sevilla, Milan and Watford player.
“Unfortunately, after the operation I got a cartilage infection. For two years I have been fighting something that is almost beyond biology. Now I am better than a few months ago, but let’s see what happens, ” added the winger from Riudarenes.
I will just play again for Udinese
Deulofeu, 30, also expressed his desire that, if he were to play again, it would be with Udinese.
“I have always had an incredible relationship with Udinese and the fact that they supported me and waited for me is very important. If one day I play again, I have no doubt that it will be with this shirt, for to this club and for these people who have always helped me,” he said.
“We reached an agreement to end the contract, but the relationship and support remain special,” Duelofeu stressed.
For its part, Udinese showed its support for the player through an official statement.
“Udinese Calcio and Gerard Deulofeu jointly provide an update on the Catalan champion’s conditions two years after a knee problem forced him away from the playing fields,” the entity reported.
“‘Geri’ is part of the Udinese family and continues to fight, with the constant support of the club and all the fans, to make everyone happy again, as they always do, on the field,” added the Udine club. .
Source: La Verdad
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