'I could never forgive myself for making an uncomfortable situation at a club that has given me everything. But I understand that what comes next is even more complicated and difficult. Saying goodbye to what has been my home and my life is really complicated. 'It is a really hard day for me,' he said of his imminent exit and move (probably to play in China or Japan, although it is still unconfirmed). Other challenges come and I will try to be as happy as I have been here.'Ĭlearly, it was a difficult decision. 'I'm 34 years old (actually he was still 33 at the time) and I know that everything would be more difficult. 'I don't want to fool myself or fool anybody,' he said. Messi's 10 best performances for ArgentinaĪfter the game, he refused to confirm his departure, but said he would speak soon, and with the whole squad given most of the week off, the following Friday was the time to announce his decision to the world.įlanked by family, friends, the Barca board and most of his team-mates (Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, the latter due to a passport issue, were notable absentees), he revealed his reasons for walking away this summer.Man Utd won't give up on De Jong as Ten Hag targets five summer transfers.Tom Bischof: Germany's 'new Gotze' who Nagelsmann is desperate for Bayern Munich to sign.
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