Garcia confirms retirement is independent of Copa championship.

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Raul Garcia Escudero has confirmed that he has decided to end his playing career at the end of this season whether Athletic Bilbao wins the Copa del Rey or not.

Raul Garcia Escudero, 37-year-old Athletic Bilbao midfielder, insists his decision to end his playing career at the end of this season was not based on winning the Copa del Rey. which was the club’s first success in 40 years. According to a report from UFABET on Tuesday. 

Raul Garcia moved from Atletico Madrid to play with Athletic Bilbao since the summer of 2015, despite being reduced to a reserve role over the past 2-3 seasons. But he still had the opportunity to play 18 games this season and provide one assist, including his part in winning the Copa del Rey for the first time since 1984 thanks to a penalty kick. groove Before the famous team from the Basque region won the duel over Mallorca 4-2.

Throughout his career with the famous Basque team, the 37-year-old midfielder has played 356 games in all competitions, scoring 83 goals and providing 40 assists. He has also played in La Liga with Osasuna and Atletico Madrid. and Athletic Bilbao combined for 602 games, trailing only Andoni Zubizarreta and Joaquin Sanchez. 

‘The decision (to retire) was not based on winning the championship or not. But this is a beautiful culmination of my career,’ Raul Garcia revealed.

The 37-year-old midfielder further explained that it was not a decision based on his physical condition. But it depends on his mental state. and is departing for Athletic Bilbao’s historic season.

‘I want people to feel proud that I’m wearing this shirt. and defending the values ​​of this club from day one. I threw away everything I had. Always thinking about my teammates and the club.’