“Claudio Bravo would like to retire in Europe or in MLS, not in Chile,” says the Chilean goalkeeper’s trainer

Claudio Bravo He lives a great moment since his arrival at Real Betis. With the goal undefeated, the Chilean goalkeeper leads the Andalusian team to the top of The Spanish League, and hopes to ratify its status before Real Madrid this Saturday (4:00 p.m.).

But what will the future of Captain America say? We spoke with Julio Rodríguez, friend and trainer of the Chilean goalkeeper, and his message leaves a clear projection: Bravo has no desire to retire in Colo Colo or Chilean football.

“I cannot answer for Claudio, because he is the one who decides. But because of the conversations we have had, off the field because ours is already a friendship of many years, I have the feeling that Claudio would like to retire in Europe or for example in MLS. And you would not like to retire in Chile, so I have talked with him, “he reveals.

The relationship between Bravo and the Cacique broke down in 2015, when Héctor Tapia prevented the then Barcelona goalkeeper from training at the Monumental stadium facilities, events that never had a real explanation.

“I can’t imagine him returning to play for any team in Chile, we’re not just talking about Colo Colo. And it’s kind of pointless with the club, due to some situations that occurred a few years ago “, explains Rodríguez in conversation with The Redgoleta.

Until when will Claudio Bravo play

After the impasse, Bravo returned to Colo Colo, just when Julio Rodríguez reinforced the technical staff of the white team as goalkeeper coach. A gesture that filled the fans of the colocolino box with enthusiasm.

“When I was working in Colo Colo I wanted to iron out some rough edges and one day Claudio, not only because he appeared in Colo Colo but because I was working there, agreed to train in the Monumental stadium. But he did it more than anything for me, than for him, “he sums up.

“I would very much like him to play his last year at Colo Colo, but I don’t think it will be that way. What I say is not worth much, because it is he who decides. I would love it too, but it doesn’t depend on us, it depends on Claudio. It is an opinion, I hope that one day it will surprise us with the decision, “he warns.

In any case, the passage through Betis seems to have revitalized the 37-year-old goalkeeper. “We have seen high-class goalkeepers: Buffon is 42 years old, there are goalkeepers who have won World Cups at 40,” says Rodríguez.

“If Claudio continues with this desire and the passion he has for football, not only for the goal, if they don’t have any physical problems; he can perfectly play at a high level until he decides,” he adds.

Finally, he assures that “this type of goalkeeper, like Claudio, is different because he is an anticipatory goalkeeper, who precedes the rival, who does not have to throw himself or wear himself out in the aspect of shots. to play. He has a two-year contract at Betis and can perfectly remain at this level for several more years“, full.