The footballer had made the decision a long time ago and it had nothing to do with his role in the team or the minutes.
Last year, Joaquín had already decided to retire a conversation with Manuel Pellegrini changed his mind. That and the minutes the Chilean coach gave him in the cup semi-final against Rayo Vallecano. The pass that gives 17 to Canales, where Borja Iglesias finally comes out as the highlight, makes him think. It causes a twist in his head because he sees that he still has decisive actions in his shoes, because he sees that with his quality he can still help the team.
And it’s not for less, a game from him puts Betis in another cup final and the whole team recognizes him by going to him at the end of the clash. A key gesture. The television projects were adapted to the harbor man’s need to smell the grass of the sports city every morning. His documentary would be called ‘La última y me voy’ and it had to change to be called ‘The penultimate and I leave’ as it was a radical turn of events.
That year, he admitted to continuing for one more season by announcing it at the cup-bearer’s title party. But the date of his withdrawal was already more than clear. Nothing affects the minutes given to him by the coaching staff. Even a bigger role on the field would not have caused the extension for another season. The decision was already made because the player felt that way and so he had appreciated and meditated on it with his family and professional circle. In addition He has other professional challenges ahead. that Joaquín really wants to tackle and experience. He’s already filming a new season of ‘El Novato’ which will air in September and he felt it was time to say goodbye.
Beticismo will not rise again because of Joaquín’s plays. The electric actions on the right wing, with the absolute certainty that he would leave his opponent behind, will always be remembered. Intelligence, leadership and love for Real Betis, in its second phase, will always remain in the hearts of fans. Joaquín leaves as a legend of the Heliopolitan team. As one of the best (for many the best) footballer to have worn the Thirteen Barras shirt. Simply, the captain has passed the game.
Source: Goal