By Wilson Florez
09 Nov 2024, 07:53 AM EST
Andrés Guardado recently announced his retirement from the courts. The veteran Club León footballer ends a successful career in professional football. Gerardo Martino recognized the greatness of the “Little Prince”.
The Argentine strategist left the Mexican team through the back door. Gerardo Martino had some problems on the El Tri bench and Several players criticized him after his departure. Despite this, “Tata” had good words to refer to Guardado.
“I have a very great affection for Andrés”He has been a player who has had an enormous career, probably one of the most important careers of a Mexican footballer,” said Martino in relation to Andrés Guardado’s retirement.
The “Little Prince” played for several years in European football. Guardado played in football in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. The Mexican midfielder had the opportunity to play in the most important tournaments in Europe. Part of his success is due to his discipline and Gerardo Martino emphasized this.
“With many years in Europe, playing at a very high level, a person who is also very committed to his selection (…) I have nothing but gratitude, words of praise, and wish him all the best for what lies ahead in his life,” added the Inter Miami coach.
Andrés had it saved
Although their retirement from the fields was already foreseeable, the Club León i footballersThey tried to convince the “Little Prince” that he still had more conditions to remain active in professional football. One of those who expressed this position to him was Salvador Reyes. However, this had no effect.
“We tried to convince him day by day and all his colleagues, but believe me, he didn’t let himself.. He told us he was thinking about it and suddenly, boom, he uploaded his video yesterday. And now, there is nothing to do. So let’s enjoy the last few moments,” Reyes said.
Like Gerardo Martino, Salvador Reyes also praised the personal characteristics of Andrés Guardado. In addition to being a leader, the “Little Prince” He was a colorful companion in the locker room.. Reyes was able to know the most human side of his idol and example.
“I didn’t see myself playing with him. When I was just starting my career, he was in Europe. So I didn’t see him close. Now that he returned to León, I felt that I was going to have the opportunity to be with him. And look, he gave it to me and he is a great teammate, he makes a great group and he is a very joking person. Believe me, he is a leader within the team and we are going to miss him”he added.
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