The return of Iker Casillas to Real Madrid is still in the air, but following the official announcement of his retirement from football and the race for the presidency of the Federation, it seems closer and closer. Your desire to return is special. This is how AS has hinted in the presentation of Hang the wings, the documentary series that Movistar + will premiere next Friday the 27th in # 0 and #Vamos.
The documentary series, that will offer a close and inside story after more than a year and a half of close monitoring, You will understand from the day of the heart attack and the recovery process to the most complicated decision making of Iker Casillas in his career. The assimilation of being in a new stage of your life runs its course.
Return to Real Madrid. “One cannot hide that after 25 years at Real Madrid he can come back again. It is an illusion that I have because I can be useful to a world-class club, because I know it very well and, as the oldest say, since the Cuatro Torres and also Valdebebas. We do not know what tomorrow may bring, but I would be especially excited to return and be able to transmit those values that were taught to me as a child. That will always be there. The former workers, club players … I will never close a door in which tomorrow I can be comfortable and happy again. “
The new life. “Honestly, I'm not starting to enjoy watching football yet. You still don't get used to the idea … It's difficult for a player to change the chip, to change his mind.”
“I can be useful and transmit the values that were taught to me as a child”
Iker Casillas
The withdrawal decision. “When you have an injury and the doctor treats you and gives you an estimated time to recover, you are calm because you know that you are going to return. When you have this problem and your question is if you can return and you see that there is no confidence in your face, those days You try to change what you think. You resist a little to say enough. It is such a radical process that it becomes difficult for you. Out of the corner of my eye in Porto I could see the end, that moment … To this day I still think many times why so … But I also have to think that I was very lucky. And look back and be grateful for what I have had. It is hard because you are aware that you have to be realistic and see a possible withdrawal on the horizon. You cannot fool yourself in a situation So”.
Council of colleagues. “Yes, I have been aware of colleagues who have left football. I am fortunate to be friends with many who have been legends and who have given me their opinion. When that moment accidentally arrives, those notes make everything easier. Although I insist that for a footballer it is very difficult. The moment I realized it was six seven months after the heart attack. I had a small risk, but it was there. I was lucky to see the recognition of everyone. Inwardly I began to think that this had to come to an end. That's when I decide to run for the (RFEF) elections. Taking that step, I take the next step to practically leave football. “
Enemies. “I would not like to anticipate anything for people to draw conclusions, but I think that this documentary will like some and others. It is a very good way to convey sincerity. When you have a blow as hard as the one I had, your head changes, your Ideas change and that makes us all become more human. Without anticipating anything, I am convinced that everyone will like it. “
“I realized that I had to leave it seven months after the heart attack; there I decided to present myself to the Federation”
Iker Casillas
Last. “I would not change anything in my career. It is what it is. With the good and the bad. If I look back I have to be proud of everything I have achieved. The goalkeeper of Madrid, the National Team, Porto … No I can put none but nothing “.
The pandemic. “I suffer when I can't see my grandmother after so long away from home. Now I can't go to see her. Or to be with your friends. It affects us all. We are all in a very difficult time. I hope this is something temporary and let's get a vaccine. And to be able to go see my grandmother every day. “
The Barcelona. “I continue to maintain a relationship with colleagues and with Barça as well. And there are times for messages, to hesitate with Piqué. I recently spoke with him. The relationship continues to be good. A reunion is much more enjoyed because the moments lived are still there. more present, you remember them with a special flavor “.
Iker Casillas poses at the photocall of the documentary series 'Hanging the wings'.
Juan Naharro Gimenez (WireImage)