The historic captain has decided to hang up his cleats. Club fans grieve but age advances for all. Here are his parting words that leave a huge void
At some point the moment comes for everyone. “The day has come, although I never wanted it to, time cannot be stopped. I have decided to stop playing soccer.” And this moment has also arrived for Pro Pratia captain Giovanni Fietta, who after the beauty of 518 games in the professionals has decided to say stop.
“Mine was a well-considered decision,” he said again. “I can only thank all the teammates, coaches and presidents I met in my career, they gave me the opportunity to experience the most beautiful job in the world. Beyond technical, physical, tactical qualities, I think I also brought values to the field. These values were passed on to me by my family, and my thanks go to them. At Pro Patria I was lucky enough to find a second family in the president Patrizia Testa and the sports director. I will never stop thanking them throughout my life. “
Fietta says stop at 40
Forty years to turn next Nov. 14, Fietta’s physique probably no longer grants him the chance to feel like a living, true player. A sad moment for all athletes who are forced to feel their bodies at some point. Fietta inherited the captain’s armband in 2022, from Columbus.
Six seasons at Pro Patria, reservations have been dissolved in recent days but already something was rumored before the official announcement. Over the years, the player, has always been one of the most appreciated. A halfback with experience and pliability, but above all with human qualities certainly important. “Thank you Gio. The doors of Speroni will always be part” was instead the greeting of the club, which also published a video retracing these years together.