2024-02-16 23:40:47
EX RIVER
The former Millonario defender made a decision amid rumors that linked him with a return to Los Andes.
© Getty ImagesMaidana decided following leaving River
On November 3, 2023, a very emotional moment was experienced at the Monumental stadium: they said goodbye to the field and therefore to the vast majority of River’s people, both Jonatan Maidana and Enzo Pérez. The players, who were a reference on and off the field of play, took different directions.
While Enzo continues playing for Estudiantes de La Plata, today it was finally known that Maidana hangs up his boots and retires at 38 years old. The information was given by Bolavip journalist Germán García Grova and also appears in a context in which the former River defender might have gone to Los Andes, club where it emerged. Furthermore, his brother plays on the promotion team, which might have meant an extra incentive.
Will Jonathan Maidana continue to be linked to the Millionaire?
The uncertainty now lies in knowing what the former Millionaire’s next step is, following the retirement that he has not yet formally announced. One possibility is that he adds from his experience in some position that River requires. In a talk with the “Meet your idol” series, Jonatan Maidana had been forceful: “I hope I continue to be linked to this club, to this institution that made me so happy.”
The emotional hug of Enzo and Jonatan Maidana, with the 4 on their back, in their last performance in River a few weeks ago. (Photo: Capture).
On the other hand, he went further and delved deeper into the idea he has in mind: “Tomorrow, when I retire (it finally happened today), I will do the necessary merits and I will try to prepare myself as best as possible to have an experience in the youth team or somewhere in the club where I can be useful. It is a pending account for the future.”
Ponzio opened the doors of River to Maidana
In January, in dialogue with TyC Sports, River’s Technical Secretary Leonardo Ponzio opened the doors to Jonatan Maidana, if he retired. At that time, he said: “Brito told him that the doors of the club are open for whatever he wants and prepares for. Today we spoke with him and he is at a moment where he must make a very strong decision. He has not yet decided if he will continue playing, but he is one of the good people in the world of football, and healthy.”
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