It seemed a matter of time. Betis announced the renewal of Joaquín until 2022. The club warned of its intentions for months. Also the player, who wanted to have a leading role in the current sports project and had the unbeatable confidence of his coach, Manuel Pellegrini, to accept the challenge. He will turn 40 this summer and his idea, for now, will be to fight on the pitch as one more to mark the differences in the Verdiblanco attack.
* Data updated as of May 24, 2021
The Verdiblanco club announced the renewal of its captain this afternoon through an emotional video starring the actress María Galiana, which tells of the importance of the passage of time and a dedication full of dedication despite the years. A simile that tries to explain the importance of Joaquín in this Betis and the little condition that his age supposes in relation to the performance he offers to the team.The renewal was already agreed between the parties and only the officiality remained, now on the table . The player always stressed that he wanted to stay if it was important on the field and Pellegrini promoted another good course for the portuense at a sporting level.
“The Verdiblanco captain, a living legend of Beticismo, will continue to be linked to the Club's discipline until 2022. Joaquín arrived at the Verdiblanca quarry at 16 years of age to become one of the most important footballers in Spanish football during the last two decades. His formidable soccer, commitment and love for the Thirteen Bars they have elevated it to a prominent place in the Club's history. In the 2020/2021 season, Joaquín has become the player who has worn the green-and-white elastic the most times. An icon for different generations of Betis who will continue to make Benito Villamarín enjoy with his inexhaustible talent, “the club announced in its statement.