Former Villarreal captain Raul Albiol has opened up on his sudden exit from the membership earlier this summer time.
The veteran defender signed one other contract extension final summer time, extending his time in Castellon for an additional 12 months, as a Yellow Submarine icon.
That sample had regarded set to proceed forward of Albiol turning 40 in September however one other renewal was blocked as he moved on as a free agent in July.
Albiol narrowly missed out on breaking the 400 La Liga recreation mark within the second half of the 2024/25 season and he won’t get the prospect to take action.
Italian star Paolo Maldini famously performed till 41 and Albiol beforehand said he needed to make it to 45.
“I need to play till I’m 45, however I don’t know if I’ll have the ability to. I take it 12 months by 12 months, I really feel good, I’m pleased as a result of I’m wholesome and harm free,” as per Marca.
“Maldini performed till he was 41, I need to play till I’m 45. In Italy it’s completely different, many gamers attain 40 years previous, like Totti, Maldini.”
Albiol slams Marcelino over Villarreal exit
Because the mud settles on his departure, Albiol has hit out at Villarreal boss Marcelino, who he believes successfully ended his profession on the membership.
“The thought continues to be to maintain taking part in. The dream is to do it in Italy,” he instructed Corriere dello Sport, by way of Marca.
“I need to make one factor clear. I didn’t cease taking part in due to an harm or any bodily downside. I used to be doing very properly and I’m doing very properly.
“After the complete first half of the season as a starter, the coach instructed me I wouldn’t play once more for the group. And never due to my efficiency, however for private causes.
“There have been no sporting or bodily causes. That’s why I need to proceed taking part in and I’ll purpose to do this in Serie A.”