On August 23, Japanese defender Takuto Uchida ushered in his career farewell match, and he represented Kashima Antlers as a substitute for the match against Gamba Osaka. At today's online press conference, 32-year-old Tachibana Uchida explained his decision to retire.
"After the surgery on my right knee, my athletic ability is much less than before, such as running, emergency stops and turns, which have nothing to do with the technology itself," said Uchida. When other players are able to give 100% of themselves on the pitch, it's rude to stand by their side. I had no other choice but to leave Kashima Antlers and I wanted to end my career here. ”
"In the League Cup, I couldn't help the team. I hope the club terminates its contract and retires from it. I have a good pair of knees to become a professional player, and because of this I have the opportunity to join Schalke, I think this is my limit. ”
Regarding post-retirement planning, Uchida said: "I want to work in a job where I can make a lot of choices. I don't have confidence in other jobs other than football, so I want to do something for football. ”
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