Lucas Assadi bids farewell to U. de Chile with emotional letter: 'This is not goodbye, but see you soon'

After 15 years dedicated to Universidad de Chile, midfielder Lucas Assadi has officially bid farewell to the club that shaped his career. The player, who rose through the ranks of the 'bulls' youth academy, shared an emotional letter on Instagram detailing his journey.

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In 2011 I arrived at this beautiful club with a great illusion and a dream: to become a professional player one day.

Assadi recounted his arrival at the club in 2011 with a dream of becoming a professional player. He highlighted the years of effort, sacrifice, and learning that culminated in his debut with the first team in 2021, fulfilling a lifelong ambition while wearing the cherished blue jersey.

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After so many years of effort, sacrifices and learning, in 2021 I was able to fulfill that dream and do it wearing this shirt that means so much to me.

"Today I have to say goodbye to a stage that marked my life and that I will always carry in my heart," Assadi wrote. He extended his gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his time at the club, emphasizing the profound impact the institution has had on his personal and professional development.

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Today I have to say goodbye to a stage that marked my life and that I will always carry in my heart.

The midfielder concluded his message with a hopeful note, framing his departure not as a definitive end but as a temporary separation. "This is not goodbye, but a see you soon," he stated, leaving the door open for a potential future return to the club.

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I only have words of gratitude for all the great people who crossed my path.