Other challenges come and I will try to be as happy as I have been here.'Ĭlearly, it was a difficult decision. 'I'm 34 years old (actually he was still 33 at the time) and I know that everything would be more difficult. 'I don't want to fool myself or fool anybody,' he said. Eintrach Frankfurt goalkeeper Trapp: Europa League trophy better than sex? I'm not sure about that!Īfter the game, he refused to confirm his departure, but said he would speak soon, and with the whole squad given most of the week off, the following Friday was the time to announce his decision to the world.įlanked by family, friends, the Barca board and most of his team-mates (Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, the latter due to a passport issue, were notable absentees), he revealed his reasons for walking away this summer.New 2022-23 football kits: Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid & all the top teams' jerseys revealed.Guardiola given injury boost ahead of Man City title decider against Aston Villa as Stones & Walker return.From Jesus to Saliba - How Arsenal’s summer transfer plans could be impacted by Champions League blow.