The national goalkeeper announced this Monday that he was leaving his professional activity after a remarkable professional career in Chile and Europe.
this monday Claudio Bravo announced his retirement from football. Through a video posted on his social networks, the former goalkeeper indicated that “I am going to leave professional football, it is a correct decision, considered, discussed at the family level”, began by emphasizing the native of Viluco.
“It’s time to close an important cycle in my life. To start another family stage that will be just as successful as this stage that gave me so much satisfaction,” he continued.
These words found an international echo. In Argentina, TYC Sports headlined: “Claudio Bravo, one of the last executioners of the Argentine national team, retires “.
Later, they pointed out that “Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, one of the last great executioners of the Argentine national team, announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 41, after a long career spanning more than two decades in which he spent time at Colo Colo, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Manchester City and Betis and, among other achievements, he won two Copa América with his country’s national team. “.
Olé, for his part, stressed that “Claudio Bravo, former teammate of Messi and executioner of the Argentine national team, retires “. They added that “one of the greatest leaders in the history of Chilean football has announced his retirement. Claudio Bravo, 41-year-old goalkeeper, has decided to hang up his gloves and leave the professional activity after a career full of success. With stints in clubs such as Colo Colo, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Manchester City and Real Betis, and With two Copa Americas won against the Argentine national team on his shoulders, he leaves this sport as a reference for the golden generation of the neighboring country. “.
“Bravo has participated in seven Copa Americas and the World Cups in South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014. His participation was crucial in the editions of Chile 2015 and USA 2016, where Chile reached its first Copa America final, beating Argentina on both occasions,” they closed.
In Colombia, La República reported that “Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, winner of two Copa Americas and several club titles with FC Barcelona and Manchester City, among others, announced his retirement from professional football on Monday night.”
“The now former goalkeeper thanked the five teams he defended: Colo-Colo, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Manchester City and Real Betis. they added.
In Spain, El Diario Vasco bid farewell to the goalkeeper, highlighting his role in the box.Real Sociedad goalkeeper Claudio Bravo retires “, they began to indicate.
“The Chilean goalkeeper arrived at Real Sociedad del Colo-Colo and his first season in San Sebastian was the season of relegation to the Second Division. Bravo, in that first year in the silver category, did not play a single match for technical reasons, opting for Asier Riesgo. Then, he returned to the starting eleven and his highlight that many fans will remember was the goal he scored from a direct free kick against Nástic in the 2009/10 season,” they recalled.
“He was a fundamental pillar in Real Sociedad’s return to the First Division and their participation in the Champions League in 2013/14. It was his last season as a txuri-urdin player before being transferred to Barcelona. “, they added.
Diario de Sevilla, for its part, stated that “Claudio Bravo hangs up his gloves for good after leaving Betis “.
“Bravo announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 41, after a long career spanning more than two decades in which he played for Colo Colo, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Manchester City and finally for Betis and, among other achievements. “He won two Copa Americas with his country’s national team,” they added.
In turn, Mundo Deportivo wrote that “a former player of Barça and Manchester City says goodbye.”
“Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, winner of two Copa America titles and several club titles with FC Barcelona and Manchester City, among others, announced his retirement from professional football on Monday evening. . Bravo, 41, announced his decision through a video posted on social media, in which he thanks the teams where he played, his family and the people who contributed to his professional career of more than 23 years, which won 22 titles, “they wrote later.
In Portugal, Bola na Rede reports that “Claudio Bravo has officially announced the end of his career. The 41-year-old historic goalkeeper has decided to end his football career after winning titles in the six teams he represented throughout his career. “.
Source: Latercera
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