2024-07-08 20:17:54
Regarding the option of leaving the sport, the goalkeeper of the Roja said that “these are decisions that I will have to make with my family.”
“I’m not worried about the future, I’m worried about the now, the day to day.“, said the goalkeeper of the Chilean National Team Claudio Bravo, when asked about his possible retirement from the courtsafter returning to the country following La Roja’s elimination from the Copa América.
The captain of the team coached by Ricardo Gareca referred to the option of hanging up his boots, after not extending his contract with Real Betiswhere Manuel Pellegrini directed it.
The 41-year-old goalkeeper said that “The selection period is over. Now comes the holidays.“.
“We’ll see if the holidays are longer than usual or not.“said the goalkeeper, who stated that”I’m not one of those people who looks so far away“.
In particular, regarding the possibility of retiring from professional football, Claudio Bravo stated that “These are decisions that I will have to make with my family.“.
He said at the same time that he hopes to analyze the issue “In a quieter period, without press, without people. At home and with the tranquility that is required to make an important decision.“.
Claudio Bravo does not rule out postponing his retirement
Despite being without a club, the two-time Copa America champion He did not rule out the possibility of prolonging his successful career.
“Performance also tells you a lot of things. If my performance had not been good, logically one says I’m not in a position to compete at these levels and it’s time to stay at home.“.
However, he asserted that “the incentive to play well, the incentive that many people close to you keep pushing you to continue“has made him consider the possibility of continuing in professional football.
“We’ll see“He concluded, leaving open the options of retiring or continuing to be active.