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THE ORIGINAL LETTER IN FULL
Dear Madridismo,
My cycle at Real Madrid has come to an end. Is impossible to
capture all I have lived through in a few lines, but I want this
letter to communicate what I feel at the moment of parting. In
these four years I had the honor to wear this shirt I feel
nothing but pride for what I went through and achieved along
with my team mates.
Unfortunately today I have to go, but I want to make clear
that this was never my desire. As anyone who works, I’ve
always wanted to progress. After winning “La Decima” I went
to the World Cup with the hope of receiving a new contract,
which never came. Many things and many lies were spoken.
They always wanted to attribute the initiative to me to leave
the club, but did not. The only thing I asked for is something
that would be fair. There are many things that I value and
many of them have nothing to do with my salary. I hope to
progress at Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the
world, where I wish to make history.
I’ve been lucky enough to share a dressing room with
fantastic players, who have been even better companions. I
think that was the key to La Decima. I want to apologize for
the times I was wrong, on or off the pitch. It was never my
intention to harm anyone. I sweated for this shirt in every
game as if it was my last. There were times when things
went for me and others not, but what I can say is that I
always gave everything.
I want to thank Spain for everything you gave me and
especially for allowing my daughter to be born on this earth.
And to the very special people at Montepríncipe hospital,
which I will always carry in my heart. My wife, daughter and I
will be forever grateful. Also to my colleagues who gave me
their support always, in good times and bad, to the various
technical bodies that I got to work with and also to all the
people who work every day at the club, with which I hope to
keep a great relationship.
I hope that Real Madrid have a great season and get this club
the achievements they are always looking for. I take forever in
my memory that time in the Supercopa when I jumped at the
Bernabeu and I received from the fans immense affection.
Thank you. I have goose bumps yet cannot think of a better
farewell for which unfortunately was my last game.
Hala Madrid! And until forever!