Lucas Romero bids farewell to U: 'I leave grateful for everything I experienced'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Paraguayan midfielder Lucas Romero announced his departure from Universidad de Chile after a semester with limited playing time.
- Romero expressed gratitude to teammates, staff, and fans for their support during his tenure.
- He is set to join Juรกrez in Mexico, concluding his loan spell with the Chilean club.
Paraguayan midfielder Lucas Romero has officially bid farewell to Universidad de Chile, citing a lack of expected playing time during his recent semester with the club. The announcement came via his Instagram account, where he shared a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude for his time in Santiago.
Romero extended his thanks to his teammates, the coaching staff, club employees, and particularly the fans, acknowledging their "unconditional" affection and support. "I leave grateful for everything I experienced and with the peace of mind of having always given my best," he stated. The player, who was notably excluded from Paraguay's World Cup squad, emphasized his positive feelings about his time with the "blue family," appreciating how they made him feel at home.
I leave grateful for everything I experienced and with the peace of mind of having always given my best.
"Thank you for accompanying me and making me feel at home. I wish you the greatest success for what's to come. Thanks for everything!" Romero concluded. His departure marks the end of his loan spell from Recoleta FC of Paraguay. Following this, Romero has finalized his move to Juรกrez in Mexico. The Chilean club is reportedly set to receive compensation similar to their initial investment in the player due to the early termination of his loan.
Thank you for accompanying me and making me feel at home. I wish you the greatest success for what's to come. Thanks for everything!
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.