Former Albirroja player Lucas Barrios announced that he is coming out of retirement to play for the first time in Paraguayan soccer, specifically for the promoted Sportivo Trinidense. “They are fulfilling a dream for me,” he assured.
The front, world cup with the selection of our country in the historical South Africa-2010had decided to ‘hang up the booties’ in September last.
But the possibility of playing in Paraguayan soccer, a fact that never occurred in his career, convinced him to return to activity.
“For me it is a joy, they are fulfilling a dream“said the new Triqui footballer in communication this Tuesday with Tigo Sports.
“It is the dream that I wanted (to come true) for a long time, previously it could not be, but now it has happened and I am happy“added the 38-year-old striker.
In this way, Barrios will wear the shirt of the cast of Trinidad, which was consecrated champion of the Intermediate 2022 and thus earned the right to return to the First Division for the 2023 season.
In this regard, Lucas said that His agreement is until December of next year.
Likewise, regarding his choice to play for Paraguay, the man born in the Argentine town of San Fernando pointed out that he made that decision despite the fact that “At the time there were other countries” that wanted to count on him.
“But I don’t regret having played with La Albirroja“, he emphasized.
