“It is a sad day for me and my family. I hoped to continue”

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  • The goalkeeper says goodbye to Espanyol in an emotional act at an RCDE Stadium with the doors open

  • “I want to continue playing, I would be sad to leave it,” says the Galician, praising the parakeets.

There are players who go through the teams without penalty or glory and others who leave a mark thanks to his actions, but also for his gestures and his personality. Diego Lopez (Paradela, Lugo, 40 years old) brings together all the ingredients to go on to the history of spanish like a legend, up to the myths of the club.

He arrived in 2016 already tall, at 34 years old, but he always exhibited the enthusiasm and professionalism of the biggest. This Monday she lived her farewell at an RCDE Stadium with the doors open to pay tribute to the Galician, who received a badge from the club. “To be honest, expected to continue“, summarized.

parrots forever

“It’s one day sad for me and my family. I would like to have continued defending the shirt of this club. Pericos, I want to thank the immense love that both me and my family have received from day one. you have always made me feel special. We will be parakeets for the rest of our lives,” Diego said in the stadium’s President Room.

Dressed up with captain’s armband With Dani Jarque’s unforgettable 21, the goalkeeper had kind words for the fans and the Catalan entity. “You are a hobby exemplary, wonderful, affectionate and, above all, faithful. I have defended this shield happy and proud. From many generations ago, your feelings are inherited from parents to children and that is what has happened in my family. For that, my daughters, my wife and I thank you.”

possible return

Diego signed for Espanyol at the close of the 2016 summer market and already warned in his presentation on September 2, 2016 that did not come “on vacation” To Barcelona. He arrived on loan for a course Milan and then it remained the property of a club that bet on its solvency. The Scrappage scheme promoted by the sports director Sunday Catoira has caused his goodbye after 213 official matchesin which he had time to establish three unbeaten records: in First, in Second and in the European competition.

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In number of encounters with the parakeet shield they are only surpassed carlos kameni (229), Joseph Trias (2. 3. 4), Tony Jimenez (265) and Tommy Nkono (333). “Since I arrived, I knew that Espanyol was a unique club. I will always cherish you, Espanyol,” concluded the goalkeeper from Lugo, who hopes to prolong his career.

“I want continue playing, I would be sad to leave it. I hope he can continue in football”. The goalkeeper left the door open for a possible return to the club. “It would be an honor, this club has been special to me,” she concluded. This Tuesday at noon it will be the turn of another legend, David Lopezwho will also say goodbye at the RCDE Stadium after 237 games for the club.



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