Bruno and Cazorla say goodbye to Villarreal CF in style in an emotional day
Goodbye and thanks for everything. Thanks for understanding what wearing this shirt means, for your professionalism and hard work every day, for being examples to others, for being Villarreal CF icons, for making us live unforgettable moments…
Bruno Soriano and Santi Cazorla said goodbye to the club in style against SD Eibar at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Both were in the staritng XI, and were key in the Yellows’ win over the Basque side, and received a great reception after the final whistle.
Their team-mates threw them in the air and gave them a guard of honour, which Eibar joined, when they left the pitch. The club also prepared commemorative shirts for both of them. There was also a lot of hugs by those privileged enough to be able to see the tribute in person. It was logical. They have both left an unforgettable mark on the club’s history-
After this, Bruno and Cazorla said goodbye to fans and media in a virtual press conference, where they were accompanied by Fernando Roig.
Bruno and Cazorla were formed in the Yellows Academy and both represented Spain while with Villarreal. In fact, Cazorla was Euro 2008 Champion with La Roja.
One Club Man
Bruno Soriano hangs up his boots after 14 seasons with Villarreal CF. The club of his life. As a professional, he hasn’t represented another club. The midfielder from Artana says goodbye to the sport as the footballer with most games in Yellows’ history, with 425 games, scoring 31 goals and providing 25 assists. The eternal captain.
Bruno says goodbye to football as he deserves, on the pitch. The Yellows No.21 recovered after three years out injured to end his career in the best way possible.
His debut with the first team was on 1st October 2006 against Mallorca. Today, 19th July 2020, will be the date of his retirement.
A legendary magician
Santi Cazorla says goodbye to Villarreal CF after the end of his contract with the Submarine. He will continue his career at a new club. A legendary magician with the ball at his feet, he also had to overcome a terrible time with injuries, returning to the pitch two seasons later to only increase his standing in the game.
He made his first team debut on 30th November 2003 against RC Deportivo de la Coruña and played for Villarreal CF in two different stages. Throughout his nine seasons with Villarreal CF, he has played 334 games, scoring 57 goals and providing 57 assists.
Cazorla is the player to have played in the fourth most games for Villarreal CF (334). Only Bruno Soriano (425), Mario Gaspar (377) and Marcos Senna (363) are ahead of him.
The No.8 is the third top scorer for Villarreal CF in the elite of Spanish football with 57 goals, only two away from Diego Forlán’s 59. The top scorer in Villarreal CF history is Giuseppe Rossi (82).
The 2019/20 season will be the season where he has scored the most goals in his career (16). With Villarreal CF, he scored 11 in LaLiga and four in the Copa del Rey. He also scored one goal with Spain against Malta.
Bruno and Santi, Santi and Bruno. Two Villarreal CF legends who will stay in Yellows’ fans memories forever. Idols.
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