Cazorla's goodbye: end of a Real Oviedo legend

Santi Cazorla puts an end to a two-decade career by announcing his retirement from professional football at the age of 41. The Asturian midfielder, undisputed captain and alma mater of Real Oviedo, confirms his decision in a statement in which he reflects on the closing of cycles. His time in Spanish football leaves an indelible mark after more than 20 seasons defending the colors of historic clubs, in addition to his time in the national team.

The farewell comes in a complex context for the Oviedo team, which did not achieve the long-awaited promotion to the First Division in the last campaign, leaving a bittersweet taste in the record of a figure who returned hope to the stadium. Cazorla says goodbye after 39 years, having overcome serious that threatened his career prematurely to shine again in the silver category. His legacy transcends numbers and titles, establishing himself as a technical and human reference on and off the field of play.