A letter written from the heart by a footballer who gave his all in Naples, earning the affection and esteem of the fans. Mario Rui's farewell letter is arousing many positive reactions from the Azzurri supporters.
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“It is never easy to find the right words to say goodbye to a city, a team and the fans who have been such an important part of my life.” This is how Mario Rui begins his letter, published on social media and written to say goodbye to Napoli, after yesterday the consensual termination of the contract between the club and the Portuguese full-back, who has never been part of Conte's squad this year, was made official.
Arrived with Sarri in 2017
Rui says goodbye to Naples, the city where he has played since 2017, when he arrived at the club coached by Maurizio Sarri who had raised him as a young man wearing the Empoli jersey. Since then Rui has become the leader of the left wing, in defense and attack, for seven seasons: a career played in the Champions League and in the upper parts of the league table until the Scudetto two years ago, which Rui remembers with a photo of him on social media wearing the Napoli shirt and the Serie A cup.
"In Naples - writes Rui - I have lived unforgettable moments: the victories, the challenges, the embrace of the people and the passion of a unique people. To you fans, my heartfelt thanks for the unconditional support, both in moments of joy and in difficult ones. To the club, to my teammates and to all the staff, thanks for the trust and for making me feel part of a big family.
I will always carry Naples and Napoli in my heart. It's time to turn the page, but I will never forget everything this shirt has meant to me. Thank you for everything. Forza Napoli always!”.
Article published on 31 December 2024 - 18:11
Beautiful letter that Mario Rui wrote for the fans of Naples. It is clear that he loved the city and the team, but perhaps he could have been clearer about his future. Let's hope he continues to do well.