'It's time to go our separate ways' - Real Sociedad captain Illarramendi confirms departure this summer

2023-05-25 16:44

'It's time to go our separate ways' - Real Sociedad captain Illarramendi confirms departure this summer


On Wednesday, Real Sociedad officially confirmed that their captain Asier Illarramendi will leave the team this summer.


"We can only thank him for everything he has done for the club and send him our best wishes," Real Sociedad said in a statement.


The player later responded affectionately, saying, "I don't know what my fate will be. What is clear to me is that my cycle at Real Sociedad is over. I am sorry because I left a family behind, but now it is time to part ways." gone."


"I leave with peace of mind because Real Sociedad are in good hands; on the other hand, I am happy with what I have done because I always give 100 per cent."


"I'm eager to continue competing, to continue playing, to continue my career, but I don't know what my fate will be. It's going to be an atypical, weird and uncertain summer, but I'm going Oriented by feelings. Let's wait and see."


The 33-year-old Illarramendi wears the No. 4 jersey and plays the role of defensive midfielder and central midfielder on the field. He started playing for Real Sociedad from the echelon when he was 18 years old, and he was only in Real Madrid from 2013 to 2015 in 15 years.


Today, Illarramendi has played 251 games for Real Sociedad and has participated in 28 goals (11 direct goals, 17 assists). He is also the main member of the Royal Society to win the King's Cup in 2021.


Sources say it was Illarramendi who turned down Real Sociedad's request for a contract extension - a short 12-month deal with an option for a further year. If the contract renewal is successful, his salary will also be reduced to less than half of the original.


There are many signs that Illarramendi intends to play in the United States, because he is attracted by the generous treatment provided by the United States. However, the players have yet to make a final decision.