Channels: "This decision is well thought out, I think it's the best"

Sergio Canales said goodbye this Monday to his teammates, the coaching staff, the board of directors and the fans of the Real Betis in a massive event in one of the halls of the Luis del Sol sports city, attended by the entire squad –including Marc Bartra-, coaching staff with pellegrini in front and the senior staff of the council.

channels has made it clear in his brief farewell speech that the decision to end his cycle in the Real Betis he took it last season, before even knowing the offer of striped. “This decision is well thought out, I think it’s the best,” she said.

These have been the words of channels at his farewell:

“I landed at the airport in 2018 and I remember that a fan yelled at me ‘you’re going to succeed here’, ‘it’s going to be incredible’. I thought ‘as soon as I arrived, this passion for football…’ and I quickly lived it in my flesh. The first derby, the first night at the Benito Villamarín… unique moments.

I have met amazing people. I have always said that you can make an effort, you can give your best, but when you are 50, I will remember the people, the moments that I have lived. The titles will be in the background.

Betis is the most important club of my career. When I renewed, and until not long ago, my dream was to retire here. I understand that it is a difficult decision to understand, but last year was the hardest of my career, it cost me a lot and this decision is well thought out, I think it is the best. It’s hard to explain, but I’ve always tried to be honest, to say what I feel. Last year, what I always do is do my best and when I see that I have reached my limit, that a cycle has ended, I told the club, before knowing anything, and I think it is the best for everyone.

“When I renewed, and until not long ago, my dream was to retire here”

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I am forever grateful. A wonderful city. My family is very happy here. Special mention to the president, thanks for everything, from the bottom of my heart, Josemi, board of directors… thanks for humanizing the footballer. Thank you for respecting and helping me. That leaves any thought that I may have of football far above.

Thank you template, you have made me very happy. Workers, you are incredible, a treasure for the club. My agents, thank you for everything, for supporting me and for understanding me in my madness for wanting to leave.