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The Spanish exporter Iker Casillas returned to ‘ Real Madrid as an attachment to general director of its Foundation, the white club confirmed on Tuesday, a return that makes him feel “proud” and that he assumes “with all the enthusiasm and desire in the world”.
“Proud to be back home. I face this new challenge with all the excitement and desire in the world, thank you for the welcome,” the exporter said after learning of the official announcement of his return.
Thus, the international exporter, retired from football since last summer, will join the Real Madrid Foundation as Deputy General Manager. “For Real Madrid it is a pride to receive back home one of its great captains,” said the Madrid entity, which highlighted the Mostoles that is “Legend of Real Madrid” and represents the club’s “values” as “the best goalkeeper” in white history.
How to Real Madrid, Casillas disputed 725 matches in 25 years and won 19 titles, Among them, three Champions Leagues (2000, 2002 and 2014), five Leagues, two King’s Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, a Club World Cup, two European Super Cups and four Spanish Super Cups.
After leaving the Madrilenian club a 2015, landed at I bring, where he also added torches: 2 Leagues, 1 Cup and 1 Super Cup. In addition, with the Spanish team he has been 167 times international and has won 1 World Cup, 2 European Championships and 1 Under-20 World Cup.
Awards by Iker Casillas
His sporting career and human dimension have been recognized with awards such as the Prince of Asturias Sports Award, shared with Xavi Hernandez; the Great Cross of the Real Order of the Sport Merit; the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit and the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid.
Just three days ago, Casillas acknowledged that he would do nothing to return to Chamartín.
“I have great feelings for the club. Of course, I would not rule out this possibility – to return – especially being from Madrid and living here. This is something I would especially enjoy over time. I think in the short term, sooner than later, I will return to work on something related to football, “Casillas said in an interview with The National.
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