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 team, the forward 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 happiness 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’s 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, I always tried to be judged for what I did on the field. 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 what I experienced.”

Regarding the conversation he had with Madelón, he said: “I spoke with Madelón on the last day we trained. We both saw that I wasn’t going to continue. We had a very good relationship and we always looked for what was best for the club. I always felt very comfortable at Unión, but the reality is that I also want to play.”

And about his relationship with Spahn, he said: “I think he’s a good manager and it’s hard to find good managers in football. Since I arrived in 2014, the club has always been making small improvements and that’s thanks to the management.”

He continued: “With many players and many coaches, I’ve seen Spahn behave very well, he always puts the club first. We’ve all cursed at Spahn, 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’ve shown me. The thorn in my side 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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