By Gerardo Romero
May 30, 2024, 08:22 AM EDT
The goalkeeper and historic member of the Mexican national team, Guillermo Ochoa, announced this week his formal departure from Salernitana of Italy’s Serie A after the team’s relegation in European football after registering a negative campaign in which they finished in last place. position with just 17 units.
The news was announced by ‘Memo’ Ochoa through a publication shared through an emotional message through his account on the social network Instagram in which he thanked the Italian institution for the opportunity they gave him and also the fans who showed him their unconditional support from the stands every day.
“Today I address you with sadness to say goodbye as I leave this wonderful club, city and fans that welcomed me with open arms during the last season. My experience with Salernitana was unforgettable, although short it was intense, full of emotions and challenges that made me grow as an athlete and as a person,” said the player.
“I want to thank each of you for your support at all times, for the encouragement that encouraged me to give my best in each game. The passion and love for football felt in this city moved me deeply and I will always carry Salerno in my heart. “It was an honor to defend the colors of Salernitana and fight alongside my teammates,” added the goalkeeper.
Memo Ochoa arrived at Salernitana in 2022 and quickly became the team’s starter thanks to the career and good skills he showed on the field; Despite this, the goalkeeper was unable to prevent the team from maintaining a terrible campaign due to the lack of goals and a weakened defense, thus being eliminated from Serie A and falling to the Second Division of the tournament.
“I thank my coaches, staff and management who made my arrival at this club possible and allowed me to enjoy Serie A football, one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Thank you for everything and see you again! With love and gratitude, Guillermo Ochoa,” the goalkeeper concluded in the publication.
The Mexican played a total of 21 games in this 2023-24 Serie A season and on those occasions he received a total of 44 goals and also kept a clean sheet in an opportunity to have one of the worst balances in the entire Italian competition. .
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