MADRID, 8 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish Virginia Torrecilla will play for Balears FC-Atlético Baleares, of the Second RFEF, until the end of the season, a decision that comes just a few days after having announced that she was retiring from football and that she took to “be closer to her family” .
The midfielder, a former player for Villarreal, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, announced four days ago that she was leaving professional football after participating in two European Championships and two World Cups, finishing runners-up in the U-19 European Championship. During her time at FC Barcelona, she won three leagues and two Queen's Cups, as well as a Queen's Cup and a Super Cup with Atlético de Madrid.
According to the Mallorcan entity, Torrecilla “makes this decision to be able to be closer to his family and return to his homeland.” “He joins the ATBFem project to remain linked to this sport and help the team that plays in the Second RFEF to achieve promotion to the silver category of Spanish football,” said Atlético Baleares.
“Virginia Torrecilla is an example of strength, bravery and determination. After suffering a brain tumor, Virginia fought and won the battle and, after two years of recovering from her illness, she returned to the playing fields in 2022. Now, in what will be a new stage, Virginia will continue to be a great example for everyone in what will be its new home: Balears FC,” he added.