Pepe Reina, the veteran Spanish goalkeeper, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the current season with Italian Serie B side, Como 1907.
The 39-year-old shot-stopper has had an illustrious career, playing for top clubs such as Barcelona, Villarreal, Liverpool, Napoli, and AC Milan. He has also represented the Spanish national team, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Reina joined Como 1907 in the summer of 2021 after spending the previous season on loan at the club from Lazio. Despite his age, Reina has been a key player for Como this season, making crucial saves and providing leadership on the field.
In a statement announcing his retirement, Reina expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for Como and thanked the club’s fans for their support. He also reflected on his long and successful career, stating that he is proud of all that he has achieved in football.
Reina’s retirement will mark the end of an era for Spanish goalkeeping, as he was one of the last remaining active players from Spain’s golden generation of the early 2000s. His presence on the field will be missed, but his legacy as a talented and dedicated goalkeeper will live on.
As Reina prepares to hang up his gloves, fans and colleagues alike are sure to pay tribute to his remarkable career and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Pepe Reina may be retiring from professional football, but his impact on the game will not be forgotten.
