Lucas Gamba: “I was very happy at Unión, that’s why it hurts to leave” | OneFootball

Lucas Gamba's contract with Unión ended on December 31, and for that reason, on the last day of training with the squad, the striker from Mendoza said his goodbyes, as his contract was not renewed.

In a conversation with Central Deportiva (Cadena 3 101.7), Gamba spoke about his time at the club, expressing his joy for everything he experienced, and also talked about his relationship with president Luis Spahn and coach Leonardo Madelón.

"I have lived very beautiful moments at Unión, that's why it hurts to leave, but those are the rules of football and you have to keep moving forward. The good thing about all this is the respect that has always been there and the affection that will remain with us forever," he said.

He then added: "I was very happy at Unión. My family are fans of the club, and I always tried to be judged for what I did on the pitch. I didn't want to be given another year on my contract just for what I gave to the club, and I will always be grateful for everything I experienced."

Regarding the conversation he had with Madelón, he shared: "I spoke with Madelón on the last day we trained. We both saw that I wasn't going to stay. We had a very good relationship and always looked for the best for the club. I have always felt very comfortable at Unión, but the reality is that I also want to play."

And about his relationship with Spahn, he stated: "I think he is a good manager, and it's hard to find good managers in football. Since I arrived in 2014, the club has always made small improvements, and that is thanks to the management."

He continued: "With many players and many coaches, I have seen Spahn behave very well; the club is always his priority. We've all cursed at Spahn at some point, but he always treated me with a lot of respect and we had a very good relationship. He might take his time, but he always delivers."

When it came time to leave a message for the fans, he said: "To the fans, I say thank you eternally for the respect you always showed me. The one thing that still bothers me is not having been able to win a championship. But I am sure that sooner rather than later, Unión will win a tournament because things are being done right."

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