Udinese star Gerard Deulofeu has revealed that there is a possibility that he may not play football anymore.
The Spaniard has sparkled for Udinese whenever he has played and he formed a brilliant partnership with Beto, who left for Everton in the summer. The club are threatened by relegation, as Deulofeu nurses a knee issue and it isnโt the first knee problem that he has faced since arrived at the Friulian club.
In an interview with Twitch channel Jijantes (via CM), the Spanish winger spoke about his situation, fitness and his future in the game. He revealed that he may not play football anymore and heโs already exploring post-career options.
He said: โFor several monthsย Iโve known that I might not play anymore. I canโt do what I love for a long time. I havenโt played for over a year. I canโt say much, but Iโm going through an ordealย . You canโt imagine what Iโm going through. I am trying to recover in every way, butย I have accepted the idea that I may never recover.ย ย
โI had an injury in 2020, my knee was very traumatized, but I managed to recover. I then suffered another injury, for a third time and there were complications. I canโt say much because I have an agreement with my club, but Iโll just say that itโs a real ordeal, you canโt imagine whatโs happening to me. However, Iโm trying to recover in every way but Iโm also preparing for what could be a post-career career.โ
Deulofeu last played a game against Sampdoria last season and he picked up a knee injury from which he hasnโt recovered yet. His first injury came about in November 2022 against Napoli before the World Cup. The Spaniard underwent aย capsular reinforcement operation on his right kneeย in order to increase its stability.
