A few days ago, the information in European football came that Mandzukic officially announced his retirement as a center player who used to play for Bayern Munich, Juventus and other giants.
Now 35 years old, Croatian centre-forward Mandzukic announced his retirement with a unique letter. Mandzukic's letter is in the second person, touching lyrical to his childhood self, and the content of the letter makes people feel moved.
Dear Little Mario,
Remember the first time you put on these shoes, you can't even imagine what you would experience in football. You'll score goals on the biggest stage in the football world, you'll win the greatest trophies and championship honours in one of the greatest clubs in the world, you'll proudly represent your national team on the field, and you'll write a whole new history of Croatian football. You will be unparalleledly successful, because there are always so many wonderful people around you, your teammates, coaches, family, agents and your friends, they will always support you unreservedly, and you will always be infinitely grateful to them.
Most importantly, you will succeed because you will give your all for it whenever you want. In the final moments, these things will be the things you are most proud of. You'll sacrifice a lot of things too, but when all the wonderful moments come, it will make you deeply understand that it's all so worth it. You will also realize that it is time for you to retire, and seal the boots that accompany you through the best moments of your life in the shoe cabinet that will never be opened again, and you will not regret it. Because football will always be the most important part of your life, you will look forward to a whole new chapter in your life.
Enjoy it all!
Sincerely, your big Mario
According to the famous Italian football journalist Romano, in the moment before Mandzukic retired, he was still receiving offers to join the other two clubs, but Mandzukic finally chose to retire, he did not want fans to see after being worn down by time, the state has passed the peak of their own, this is the football, his lifelong love of the greatest respect, but also the best choice.