Alba: I must admit that daily training has become a bit difficult and I don’t want to be a coach after retiring.

October 30th News Although the physical condition is still very good, the injury record is almost blank, the contract is still in effect, it is very pleasant to play side by side with Messi in Miami, and the team is also on the rise. But just a few weeks ago, the 36-year-old Alba suddenly announced his retirement after the season. In an exclusive interview with the Western media "Daily Sports", he talked about the reasons for this decision.

Talk about the decision to retire

"It's a bit unexpected, right? It all happened very quickly, and I just renewed my contract in the spring... The renewal had actually been discussed for a long time, but at the beginning of the year I began to feel some fluctuations that I had never had before. After careful consideration, I made a decision, and I was very firm about it."

Talk about my feelings when I decided to retire

" Obviously, I feel a little sad that I'm ending something I've been doing since I was four years old. I also realize that even in four or five years, the sadness will still be there, but now is the time, although I am still in good physical condition, but there are many other factors, now is the right time."

Is that feeling of unprecedented feeling physical or dynamic?

"It's a personal feeling. The project I am involved in now makes me very motivated. I feel very good about my family and the club. I am living well in Miami. Although I miss Barcelona very much, I have begun to notice that I am already thinking about other projects that interest me. I must admit that daily training has begun to become a bit difficult, but I still enjoy the game."

But I still made a decision...

"Being in a certain place but not being able to fully commit... This situation has also happened to me at Barcelona. I think everyone has their own moment, and now is my moment."

Because you are in the playoffs, you never know which game will be your last game...

"There is indeed this uncertainty Qualitatively, if it's in Europe you know when your last game is, but not here, unless we reach the final, your career could be over at any time, so I cherish this journey, especially every game with my teammates, and I know that it will be my last game. Again, I am very proud of everything I have achieved. , Now I just want to enjoy the remaining time."

On the project of Luspitalet Club

"Thiago and I will probably be responsible for the sports management of the club, hoping to enter the First Division in the next few years. For this, we must work hard and contribute more to the city on a social level."

How will you determine your new role? Sports management? Or get a coaching qualification? What is the direction of future development?

"I don't want to be a coach at the moment. I hope to participate in the daily affairs of the club and use my experience as a player to help all the staff, the children in the youth training and the first team. In the future, I will gradually see more possibilities. This is my intention, but I am very clear that I do not want to become a coach."

Talk about the relationship with Thiago

"It is indeed very close. In addition to the family relationship, we know each other very well. We get along very well. In fact, I have been thinking about this club project for a long time, but I have never found the right person to join. Obviously, this is not only about football, but also many other things, and I am not very strong in these aspects, so I need many people who are better than you to join. Thiago and I are very complementary. We have a very good relationship and have similar ideas. "

How did Pique's attempt at Andorra FC help you?

"No, when we were in Barcelona, ​​I also had the opportunity to go to Andorra. But Lus Pitalet is a project that I have always wanted to do. This idea has been brewing in my mind for a long time and I am full of expectations for the future. Since I am in Miami, it is difficult to contribute, and now I can't wait to be there every day and contribute what I can, especially in sports management."

Will you go to Barcelona games?

"Yes, I am a member, I will go to the game."

Do you like Barcelona now?

"Yes, this Barcelona team is very good now. Their performance last season was amazing, but it is really difficult to maintain this rhythm. They have an excellent coach, and the club has done a good job in selecting coaches. Although I don't know Flick personally, but judging from the outside world, I I am very satisfied with his work. In addition, I have communicated with many colleagues and they are full of praise for Flick. Of course, the players have also shown a very high level. Not only the new players have performed well, but the young players in the youth training have also continued to improve, which is very important for a club like Barcelona.”