2024-04-24 16:43:07
By: BRAND
Real Madrid has just made the transfer of Iker Casillas to Porto official. Through a particularly affectionate official statement, he announces the farewell of what he considers “the best goalkeeper in the history of Real Madrid and the history of Spanish football.”
This is the statement:
Real Madrid CF and FC Porto have agreed on the transfer of Iker Casillas to the Portuguese club.
For Real Madrid today is a day, first and foremost, of gratitude and recognition. One of the best goalkeepers in our club is not leaving. Today he leaves this team and begins a new football stage, the best goalkeeper in the history of Real Madrid and in the history of Spanish football.
There are therefore in this goodbye millions of sensations and a memory full of hopes, illusions, sacrifices, effort and unique triumphs. Iker Casillas has made our shield even bigger. He has been our captain and here he has forged his legend since he arrived as a child at only nine years old.
We are a 113-year-old club and Casillas has defended our shirt for 25 of those years. During that time Iker has managed to become one of our great references and has earned the respect, affection, admiration and affection of the fans beyond colors and feelings.
3 European Cups, 1 Club World Cup, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 5 Leagues, 2 King’s Cups and 4 Spanish Super Cups with Real Madrid, and 1 World Cup and 2 Euro Cups with the Spanish senior team are an important part of his legacy, but there is much more. Zamora Trophy, Bravo Trophy and chosen best goalkeeper in the world 5 times. He is also the Prince of Asturias Sports Award winner.
The complete list is impressive and endless, but above all it is a pride and an honor for the Madridistas. Iker leaves, but his example remains. His behavior during the 725 games played with our jersey shows the way to those who dream of being part of this team.
Thank you, Iker, for everything you have done. Thank you for being a symbol of the best in our history. You leave but we do not forget that you belong forever to the heart of Real Madrid.