The strongest winger

Chapter 991

Valencia's victory over Real Sociedad also tied the team's unbeaten record of 38 rounds in the Spanish top league. It can be said that it is a double blessing. However, what they did not expect was that not long after the end of the game, there was news from the Nou Camp that made them even more excited-Barcelona lost points.

Barcelona's loss of points means that Valencia won the league championship three rounds ahead of schedule, so that they can focus more on the Champions League final at the new Wembley Stadium at the end of the month.

At the same time, it can also make room for young players to adapt to the atmosphere of professional football.

Accompanied by the classic song "We Are the Champions" played on the radio at the Mestalla Stadium, Albelda, a veteran who has played for the team for more than ten years, received the trophy symbolizing the league championship from the president of the Spanish Football Association, and the audience reached the highest peak since the end of the game.

This championship trophy is the ninth league championship trophy in the history of the Valencia club, but it is the fifth league championship trophy in the career of the old captain Albelda.

So Albelda was very excited. He turned 34 this year and has no place for him in this champion team. Coach Ancelotti trusts young people like Harvey Martinez and Topal more.

Thinking of this, I will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.

In fact, as early as the beginning of this season, the head coach Ancelotti discussed with him to hand over the captain's armband to Aiello.

However, he has no regrets, five league titles, three Copa del Rey titles, four Spanish Super Cups, two UEFA Cup titles, two European Super Cups, one European Champions Cup...

No, there is also the UEFA Champions League final at the end of the season. In his career resume, it is very likely that he will add another glory.

It's just... In the 2006-2007 season, he was the absolute main force of the team, but now, he is just a dispensable substitute.

But looking at Ai Luo surrounded by his teammates in the middle, Albelda smiled knowingly, handing over Valencia to him... will be even more brilliant!
At this moment, Albelda decided...it was time to spend more time with his family.

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With Valencia being crowned the league champion, mainstream European media are proclaiming that the era of Valencia is coming. However, at this time, the Spanish "Pais" suddenly broke the news: "According to reliable sources, Valencia's meritorious captain Albelda will officially announce his retirement after the end of this season, ending his 13-year career in the Bat Corps. During his 13 years of service, he has won a total of [-] championship trophies with the team..."

"The reason why David Albelda Alex chose to retire has a lot to do with his age. He has been suffering from injuries this season, and Valencia has the ambition to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona. In addition, Valencia chairman Xiao previously stated that in order to continue to maintain competitiveness after the end of the season, he will further supplement the lineup. By then, the living space of veterans will be compressed to the extreme."

"Albelda, who dedicated his life to Valencia, will naturally not play for any La Liga club except Valencia. In addition, he himself has no plans to play abroad. Retirement is the best choice. In fact... choosing to retire at the most glorious time of the team is the best choice. Just like the former Valencia goalkeeper Canizares, leave the position to better young people..."

Suddenly, countless media began to verify the authenticity of the matter.

If Aiello is the person who led Valencia to its greatest glory, then Albelda represents him as a historical witness who witnessed Valencia from glory to trough, and then from trough to glory.

In this regard, the former Valencia goalkeeper Canizares expressed surprise in an interview: "Alex is like a guy who never knows how to get tired. The 2006-2007 Champions League champion has the most direct relationship with him!"

The implication is that Canizares thinks that the club does not understand human feelings and is expelling veterans...

So many Valencia fans began to surround the team's training base and office building, holding up banners and slogans about leaving Albelda.

Seeing that the situation was about to escalate, Albelda issued a statement on his social network Twitter: "Thank you for your support, but what I enjoy is that I am 34 years old this year, and my peak period is long gone. Instead of waving goodbye to everyone at my twilight age, it is better to take the initiative to say goodbye at the most glorious time. I love you forever..."

Not long after Albelda finished tweeting in the locker room, Ai Luo waved goodbye to the teammates who were training, and then quietly sat down next to Albelda.

"Did you persuade me too?"

Just as Ai Luo was brewing feelings, Albelda said suddenly.

"Ah?" Ai Luo laughed dryly, and said seriously: "Hey... yes."

"Actually, retiring is not an accident. With my youthful growth, my body can no longer keep up with the rhythm of the top league. In addition, the perennial injuries have made me a little mentally and physically exhausted. Instead of staying in the team and guarding the drinking fountains, I should spend more time with my family. For the team these years, I have spent too little time with them..."

Ai Luo sat on the small bench next to him, silently listening to Albelda talk, which made him subconsciously think of the former captain Canizares.

Farewell... is always the most painful word.

Especially the teammates who have struggled together on the green field, that is a sad thing.

"Since you have already decided, I will not persuade you anymore. After all, this is a decision you made after careful consideration. I support you very much, and...you are indeed old, haha!" At the end, Ai Luo winked and said.

"You kid." Albelda shook her head and smiled wryly, sometimes there was really nothing she could do about Ai Luo.

The two then chatted for a while, and when Ai Luo packed up his things and was about to leave the locker room, he turned his head and said, "David, I will practice it for you with the Triple Crown, just like the old captain."

In fact, after Albelda talked to Ai Luo so much, what she was waiting for was this sentence.

Albelda rubbed her hands together and said with a smile, "I hope so."

On the second day, the press officer of the Valencia club issued a declaration on behalf of the team. The home game against Levante in the penultimate round of the league this season is Albelda's farewell ceremony. He hopes that more fans can come to the scene to practice for him.

At the same time, coach Ancelotti also said in an interview with reporters that he will definitely give Albelda a chance to play in the Champions League final.

(End of this chapter)