U of Chile | Blue Council asks Walter Montillo not to retire and continue at Universidad de Chile

The recent weekend Universidad de Chile defeated Deportes Antofagasta and sentenced their permanence in the First Division finally saving himself from the possibility of falling into the relegation promotion duel. In the match valid for the last date of the National Tournament he also said goodbye Walter Montillo, who hung up his boots with his controversial and boisterous retirement.

This Tuesday, members of the so-called Blue Council visited Montillo with the strong conviction of convincing the Squirrel to retract and he flies to play with the U shirt. In addition, the application contained a letter.

“This has been a tough time for everyone. And even more so for not being able to be present in the stadiums vibrating with our club. Since you came back, we’ve seen you play just a handful of games live. Will it be fair to you and the fans? “ the letter says.

The letter adds that “That is why our call to Walter Montillo person, player and reference springs from the depths of our blue hearts, with the hope that you can take it into account. From this working group, and understanding that this request is not only ours, but also echoes the cry of all the blue people, as the Blue Council, we want to ask you to reconsider your decision to retire at the end of this season “.

“We are fully aware that the situation of your renovation was not handled as we all would have expected, but we also know that, as in every family, disagreements can be solved by each one doing their part to make it happen. Walter, this letter does not say goodbye with a ‘thank you for everything’ because we want to see you again dressed in blue in a few more weeks. We feel that it is possible and we ask it from the heart “, sentence.

The Blue Council is a group of blue fans that meets in an assembly every month, made up of shareholders, subscribers, fans, former U football players; academics, officials and students of the University of Chile House of Studies.