The striker closes a career that took him to different clubs, his spell at Real Madrid being one of the most successful, winning the Champions League five times.
Gareth Bale says goodbye to professional football . The France team, who represented his team at the last World Cup in Qatar, decided to end his career, as he indicated on his social networks.
The 33-year-old attacker posted that “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I am announcing my immediate retirement from club and international football. “, he exposed on Instagram.
“I feel incredibly lucky to have achieved my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best times of my life. The highest of peaks in 17 seasons, which will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter brings me,” he added in his message.
The selected player who had spent his last season at the Los Angeles Football Club of Major League Soccer in the United States, took stock of his career, thanking the clubs which gave him the opportunity to develop his game.
“From my first cap at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, he has shaped a career at the club for which I have immense pride and gratitude. To play and captain my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true. “, He continued.
“Showing my gratitude to everyone who has played their part along this journey seems impossible. I am indebted to so many people who have helped change my life and shape my career in ways I never could. could have ever dreamed of when I started at the age of 9. To my former clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my former managers and coaches, behind-the-scenes staff, my teammates, all of the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you’ve had is immeasurable. “, he stated.
He also took the opportunity to thank his loved ones. “My parents and my sister, without your dedication in those early days, without such a strong foundation, I would not be writing this statement right now, so thank you for setting me on this path and for your unwavering support,” a- he declared.
“My wife and kids, their love and support has kept me going. Right by my side through all the ups and downs, keeping me grounded along the way. You inspire me to be better and I give back to you. proud. So, I move forward with anticipation towards the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure…”, said the player who managed to win the Champions League five times with Real Madrid.
Moreover, his goals include the great run in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona in 2014 and the Chilean goal in the 2018 Champions League final.
Goodbye selection
In turn, he expressed the difficulty of making this decision, thinking of the national team. “This has been by far the most difficult of my career ”.
“How can I describe what it means to me to be part of this country and this team? How do I express the impact it has had on my life? How can I put into words what I felt , every time I put on that Welsh shirt? My answer is that I couldn’t do any of these things justice with just words. . But I know that everyone involved in Welsh football feels the magic and is impacted in such a powerful and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel, without using words.”
“My journey on the international stage has changed not only my life, but also who I am. The chance to be Welsh and to have been selected to play and captain Wales has given me something incomparable to everything i’ve been through.I am humbled and honored to have been able to play a part in the history of this incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the Red Wall, and to have been together in unexpected and amazing places. “, said.
Finally, he assured that “I shared a locker room with guys who became brothers and backstage staff who became family, played for the most amazing coaches and felt the undying support and love. most dedicated fans in the world. Thank you to each and every one of you for taking this journey with me.”
Finally, he noted that “For now, I’m taking a step back, but I’m not moving away from the team that lives in me and runs through my veins. After all, the dragon on my shirt is all I need. “, hill.
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