It’s official – Iker Casillas is no longer playing for Real Madrid.
After
months of speculation, the 34-year-old footballer and captain of the
team, broke the news in an emotionally charged news conference on
Sunday, ESPN FC reports.
months of speculation, the 34-year-old footballer and captain of the
team, broke the news in an emotionally charged news conference on
Sunday, ESPN FC reports.
Casillas
has spent 25 years at the club, and has made 725 official appearances.
Although he has two years left on his contract with Real Madrid, he has
had three
has spent 25 years at the club, and has made 725 official appearances.
Although he has two years left on his contract with Real Madrid, he has
had three
difficult seasons. As a result, he has decided to get a fresh
start by moving to Porto, which is widely regarded as the second most successful Portuguese football club.
Here is an excerpt from Casillas’ farewell speech:
“First
of all, thanks to everyone for coming here and for supporting me at
this special time. I have come to this great stadium to say goodbye to
everyone, and especially to all the Madridistas.Since
yesterday I am no longer a Real Madrid player and I will now go to FC
Porto. My decision to go to FC Porto was based on two factors — the
enthusiasm that their club president, coach — who I know well — and the
staff have transmitted to me.Secondly, the affection that I have received when people found out that my destination would be Portugal.I
will do all I can not to let them down and I will try to win as many
titles as possible with them. Thank you, FC Porto, for trusting me.”
