Luca Sangalli (Donostia, 1995) leaves between tears of sorrow, but with a swollen chest after having fulfilled a dream. A realist by birth and conviction, he has to leave the txuri urdin ship after 15 years wearing the same shirt. His contract expires this month, and after a campaign in which he has not had a relevant role in the Txuri Urdin subsidiary, the club has decided not to renew him. “15 years ago I got on the bus that would take me to Zubieta every day“. This is how the midfielder begins an emotional open letter published on his Instagram account. “Today I have to say goodbye to the Real, which has been my home and what has been my life“, dice.
Luca He has gone through all the categories of the club until reaching the first team, in which he played until last year and in which he played 33 games, in which he scored three goals and provided six assists. “I leave knowing that I am lucky, I leave knowing that I am privilegedsays the nephew of Miguel Fuentesformer player and former president and brother of Marco, Oviedo player. “I leave with the sorrow of not having been able to do more, of not having been able to carry out my entire career here“. He had arrived and had traces of being able to stay, which is the most difficult, but first a stroke and then a very serious knee injury weighed down his career and his physique.
“I keep the Cup, and with the pity of not having been able to enjoy it with all of you“. Luca could not play in the final, but he did participate, and decisively, to reach La Cartuja with his opening brace in the second game against Ceuta. The man from San Sebastian leaves with “the feeling of having been very loved“. It has been, of course, for his dedication and unconditional love for the colors white and blue.
Sangalli, in a line-up for Real in 2007, aged 12
The emotional card of Luca Sangalli
15 years ago I got on the bus that would take me to Zubieta every day. Go through all the categories, all the stages and reach the first team. Fulfill a dream, my dream. Today I have to say goodbye to the Real, which has been my home and what has been my life.
I leave knowing that I am lucky, I leave knowing that I am privileged. For having been able to defend and represent these colors, this shield. I leave with the peace of mind of having done everything in my power. I am leaving with the sorrow of not having been able to do more, of not having been able to carry out my entire career here.
I keep all the good moments lived, with all the people with whom I have been able to share these years, with all my colleagues. I keep the Cup, and with the pity of not having been able to enjoy it with all of you. I am left with all the affection received, with the feeling of having been very loved.
Heartfelt thanks to all of you who form, feel and live the Royal Society. One more highlight, now and always.
Luca Sangalli
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