Renato Tapia’s farewell to Celta de Vigo: “With great sadness but at the same time with great gratitude, the time has come to say goodbye”

Renato Tapia ends his time in Balaídos “with great sadness, but with great gratitude.” – Credit: Celta de Vigo

Renato Tapia He finished his time in Celta Vigo. The Peruvian player’s contract expired last Sunday, June 30, marking the end of a four-season stay at the Vigo club.

The Peruvian footballer, who arrived at Vigo in 2020, left the team after a campaign where his performance last season was marked by a win and relegation. La Liga. His erratic performance and the high cost of his signing were decisive factors in the club’s decision not to renew his contract.

Tapia closed the 2023/24 period as a rotation at Celta de Vigo. – Credit: EFE

During his time in Celta Vigo, Tapia He had standout moments, but was also criticized for his inconsistency on the field. The club’s management sought to reduce costs and optimize performance in its squad, which made it impossible to renew the Inca midfielder.

First thing in the morning, Celta dedicated some farewell words to him, confirming his separation from Valáídos: “Thank you, Renato. Tapia begins a new phase of sports after four seasons of dedication and commitment. You will always be one of us“.

Renato Tapia played more than 100 games with the Celta de Vigo shirt. – Credit: Xoan Carlos Gil

time after, The Peru international used his social networks to issue an emotional message accompanied by a video summarizing his experience with celestials in various aspects.

“With my heart in my hand, with a lot of sadness but at the same time with a lot of gratitude, it was time to say goodbye. of the club that opened the doors for me to be able to fulfill one of my dreams, playing in La Liga,” he said.

Renato said goodbye to the Vigo team after four seasons, 120 games in total. | VIDEO: renatotapiac

“I bring with me the best memories of all the seasons, in adverse and positive situations. They were years of learning a lot, growing a lot athletically and personally with the group.“, he followed.

Similarly, Tapia wished good luck to “colleagues, physios, utility workers, technical staff, cooks, cleaning staff, gardeners, people close to the club and said in capital letters “I carry them in my heart”, since “It was great to share everyday life with you.“.

Renato Tapia was able to say goodbye to Celta fans at the end of the 2023/24 season. – Credit: Oscar Vásquez

“Despite not being able to say goodbye to the fans, I want to tell you that I am very grateful for the affection that is always shown and very proud to represent them on and off the field,” he continued.

“Without further ado, I am leaving hoping that they will remember Renato more as a person than a footballer., because I always thought it was the most important thing. Thank you all. Always Celta,” Tapia concluded in his heartfelt farewell letter.

Renato Tapia thanked Vigo supporters for supporting him in the 2023/24 season. | VIDEO: CeltaMedia

Renatowhose professionalism has been proven in the ‘Old section‘playing in the Clothescame to Celta Vigo in the summer of 2020 from Feyenoord. It was a matter of time to consolidate himself in the main team, which left a very good image both in La Liga like this Copa del Rey.

In his last stage in Balaídos he played a nuanced role between lights and shadows, since he started as a residual piece – until he was located at the very beginning of the exit ramp – discarded by Rafael Benitez until he managed to find a place for himself due to sporting circumstances.

Renato Tapia closed his course at Celta under the orders of the moderate Claudio Giraldez. – Credit: Oscar Vásquez

One hour Tapia He grabbed that chance and didn’t let it go, being the third most used footballer with the Celticalthough at the end of the course he became a rotation element due to injuries that reduced his fitness.

Renato He closed his adventure as a Vigo player, in total 120 parties not scoring goals or making assists. His greatest achievements were, without a doubt, wearing the captain’s armband in several games, replacing the historic Iago Aspas in that role, and winning the MVP for the club’s best player three times at the end of last year.