Jorge Aravena spoke about Gary Medel's future. The former Universidad Católica midfielder stated that the historic midfielder should retire and deserves a farewell for his career.
"If I were Gary, I would retire right now. He gave his great ability and great footballing quality to the fullest all these years. I think he deserves a high-level farewell match, because he is an emblem of the institution," said El Mortero to RedGol.
Aravena also compared Medel's situation with the decision Claudio Bravo made when announcing his retirement from professional football. "He was very smart: he retired abroad and that was it. The image he built abroad he kept intact, and the tremendous image he has in Chile remains exactly as intact," he added.
A few weeks ago, El Pitbull had spoken about his future. "Obviously I want to stay at UC and retire wearing its shirt, but I'm also well aware that the club demands the maximum and that it may think I'm not up to that standard," he said.
"I want to keep playing in 2027, whether at Católica or at some other team, whether Chilean or foreign. I don't know where that will be, but I do know it will still be on a pitch," he added.
On the other hand, the midfielder also addressed his place at UC. "The truth is I feel identified with the club, I'm a fan, but I don't think I'm an idol for UC's people. In fact, I haven't even won a title," he noted.
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El DeportivoEl Pitbull's contract with the student squad ends in December. The advice of a UC legend to Gary Medel: "If I were him, I'd retire right now; he deserves a farewell match." DRAGOMIR YANKOVIC/PHOTOSPORT CommentsJorge Aravena spoke about Gary Medel's future. The former Universidad Católica midfielder said the veteran midfielder should retire and deserves a send-off for his career. "If I were Gary, I'd retire right now. He gave his great ability and great footballing quality to the fullest all these years. I think he deserves a high-level farewell match, because he is an emblem of the institution," said el Mortero to RedGol. Aravena also compared Medel's situation with the decision Claudio Bravo made when announcing his retirement from professional football. "He was very smart: he retired abroad and that was it. The image he built abroad he kept intact, and the tremendous image he has in Chile remains exactly as intact," he added. Jorge Aravena, historic former UC player. Alejandro Pizarro Ubilla/AgenciaUno A few weeks ago, el Pitbull had spoken about his future. "Obviously I want to stay at UC and retire wearing its shirt, but I'm also clear that the club demands the maximum and it may think I'm not up to that standard," he said. "I want to keep playing in 2027, whether at Católica or some other team, whether Chilean or foreign. I don't know where it will be, but I do know it will still be on a pitch," he added. On the other hand, the midfielder also addressed his place at UC. "The truth is I identify with the club, I'm a fan, but I don't think I'm an idol for UC fans. In fact, I haven't even won a title," he noted. "I honestly feel more like an idol of Chilean football than of Católica. On the street, people from Colo Colo, from la U, from Unión Española stop me, as well as UC fans," he elaborated. Read also:"My son is named after him": Carlos Caszely's moving tribute to PieroSix burned seats, mirrors, 100 m2 of synthetic turf and more: Everton's bill for the damage caused by the U's barraFernando Ortiz slams the table at Vozinha: the decision Colo Colo plans to face Coquimbo UnidoMore about:FútbolChilean FootballNational FootballGary MedelUCUniversidad CatólicaJorge AravenaNEWSLETTEREl DeportivoMonday, 8:45 AMA special selection with coverage and analysis of the most important sporting events of the weekend, by the Sports team of La Tercera. By subscribing you are accepting the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies of La Tercera.