2024-09-04 18:09:30
The captain of the two-time champion of the Americas team hung up his gloves for good at the age of 41.
Claudio Bravo, captain and leader of the Golden Generation two-time champion of America, announced his retirement from professional football through an emotional video on social media.
The man considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in Chilean history has hung up his gloves for good at the age of 41.
“Through this video I wanted to tell you that I am leaving professional football. “I think I have made a wise, well-considered decision, which was discussed at length with my family and those closest to me,” said Claudio Bravo.
Along these lines, the multi-champion with Colo Colo, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Betis added that “it is very important to close a cycle in my life, It is a time to begin another stage of my life and another family stage, which will surely be just as successful as this stage that gave us great satisfaction in every sense.”
“I would love to thank all the clubs that have given me the opportunity to grow, to develop in every personal and professional area, I would like to thank Colo Colo, Real Sociedad, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Betis, I would like to thank all the teammates I have had throughout my career, “To all the coaches, to all the fans who have been supporting me and showing me love throughout the world,” said Claudio Bravo.
But Bravo focused a special chapter on his time with the Chilean National Team, stressing that “I have had the opportunity to carry the flag of our country throughout the world, I have carried it with great pride, For me as a player and former professional soccer player, it has been the most wonderful thing I have been able to do throughout this wonderful career. Playing in two World Cups, Copa América, winning two titles for Chile, I have been extremely proud of the National Team.”