Luis Suárez was once again the savior of Atlético, this time before Real Sociedad. A double when the team was against the gates – the first goal from the head and the second, from a penalty – served to rescue a point and confirm that the team can hold on to their fierceness as a forward. The footballer, however, also looks to the future and spoke about it in ESPN together with his former partner and friend Diego Lugano, to whom he told where he can continue his career.
The 34-year-old forward has a contract with Atlético until the end of the season. That does not mean that he is going to leave, but Suárez looks beyond his farewell to the Wanda Metropolitano, whenever it is. For this reason, Lugano consulted him about a possible return to Uruguay, that the rojiblanco does not see very likely, because it is seen more in other destinations.
South America, unlikely option
“I value so much the effort I have made to be at my best and leave a good image that, If I go back to South American football with 36 or 37, people will demand of me as if I were 27 or 30. And if I can’t perform at that level I prefer to avoid them saying that I do not run as before or do not score the same goals“, Suárez analyzes, adding:”In order not to leave that image, I prefer to continue enjoying elsewhere, where my physical condition gives me as much as I can. That I can continue to enjoy football without that pressure that you feel in South America, which is more than in the United States, Asia or wherever you want to enjoy being 37 years old ”.
Since Suárez left Barça in the summer of 2020, It has been speculated many times with a reunion with Messi away from LaLiga. For example, in the MLS norteamericana. It is a competition that seduces both footballers and their families, and time will tell if the connection between friends in the United States will reappear. For now, he continues to do what he does best, score goals. And Atlético is the one who has been enjoying it for a year. The future will be seen.