Erik Lamela returns to the operating room to resolve a long-standing problem with his right hip. This time, however, recovery will not be linked to a return to the field, considering that the former right winger of Argentine nationality hung up his boots last season, just 33 years oldafter his last experience with the AEK Athens shirt. Currently, having completed his experience in Almeyda’s technical staff, he is looking with interest at his next job and above all at a life without pain caused by physical problems.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 21: Abner of Real Betis is tackled by Erik Lamela of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Betis at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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Erik Lamela, the former footballer’s message after hip surgery
A little painful but with my new fall, we hope that this prothesis will be the beginning of a life without pain. 🤞
Greetings to everyone, thanks to those who always write! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iPtcA57WKe— Erik Manuel Lamela (@ErikLamela) April 28, 2026
“A little sore, but with my new hip, hopefully this prosthetic is the start of a pain free life. Greetings to everyone, thanks to those who always write to me!“, this is the message from Erick Lamela published on his profileAt just 25 years old I thought my career was over, because I had an operation on both legs and I was very scared. It was 2017 and I thought I should retire“.
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The letter with which the Argentine striker recounted his most difficult years
Despite the rather invasive operations on his legs, the doctors assured the former right wing that he could play for several more years at a high level. As reported by TYC SPORTS in fact, Lamela had added in his letter published last year: “After that operation the doctors told me I could play for another four yearsbut thanks to the training, treatments and hours spent with physiotherapists, I was able to play for more than double the time.” However, the pain was always present: “I took drugs in every game to be able to competebut the time has come to put an end to this“.
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