D’Alessandro says goodbye to Inter, receives tributes and is moved; watch the videos | International

At 39, D’Ale entered the field in the 41st minute of the second half. He received the captain’s armband that he used so much from Rodrigo Dourado and took the field for his last nine minutes wearing the Inter shirt. He played little in the game, but the best was expected for the end.

As soon as the match ended, D’Alessandro was welcomed by Inter players, officials and officials. He was thrown into the air by his teammates yelling “D’Ale, D’Alessandro!” And, through tears, he saw on the screen a tribute prepared by the club, with testimonies from teammates and former teammates, idols and fans of the color.

Excited, D’Ale made his last speech. He valued the 2-0 victory over Palmeiras, which was key tonight. He regretted not being able to say goodbye to the fans, although future president Alessandro Barcellos has already promised a match when the coronavirus pandemic ends. And he praised the moments enjoyed with the red shirt.

D’Alessandro’s family was also present at the tribute, who watched the game in one of the Beira-Rio cabins. The wife, Erica, entered the lawn with her children Martina, Santino and Gonzalo. The player received an emotional hug from everyone and recalled the importance of family in his career at the club.

– I thank the presidents Marcelo Medeiros, Fernando Carvalho and Giovanni Luigi. I have marked who helped me in bad times. Abel, not by chance, is here. He was a coach in my last games, it was an honor to have worked with you in recent months. I appreciate the support of the family. Without the family structure, nothing can be achieved, he said.

Finally, a video was shown with moments of the ace on the Beira-Rio screen, as well as testimonies from the idol Ruben Paz and former teammates, such as Nilmar, Kleber, Bolívar, Taison, Alex, Leandro Damião and Magrão, the former coach. Odair Hellmann, Abel himself and current teammates Rodrigo Dourado, Víctor Cuesta and Edenilson.

– Edenilson, Dourado, like the captains. The leaders Danilo, Lomba, Cuesta. It would be unfair to talk about some, but it is the boys who pull. The guys who have been working with us lately I hope I have helped you a bit. I have good memories in my heart. The objective has always been the group, the collective. I was wrong, I was right, as a person who always wants to win and does not settle. Thank you, Beira-Rio! I was part of the reopening. I won’t be wearing the colored jersey next year, but the story will continue. Thank you very much – completed.

D’Alessandro left the field hand in hand with Gonzalo, shielded by the family and applauded in a corridor by his wardrobe mates. Before entering the locker room, she even received a cheering flag with her face printed on it.

The player announced in late November that he would not renew his contract with Inter for 2021, ending a 12-year career at the club. You will continue your career elsewhere.

With the colored jersey, D’Ale played 517 games, scored 95 goals and gave 113 assists. He was champion of Libertadores, Sudamericano, Recopa and six Gauchões. In 2010, he was still voted America’s best player. In 2020, he played in 40 games, with three goals scored. Scorer of the new Beira-Rio with 26 goals, the midfielder enters the pantheon of the club’s icons and with the legacy in the hearts of the fans.

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