Cuenca: I made a lot of money after leaving Barcelona, ​​but then what? There was no way to avoid loneliness

Hupu News on October 17th It could have become a reality but failed to do so. This is the case of old Barcelona player Cuenca. He made his debut in Barcelona coached by Guardiola at the age of 20. However, injuries frustrated his career. Finally, after playing at Ajax, Deportivo La Coruña and Granada, he hung up his boots and retired at the age of 32.

Now 34 years old, he has started a new stage of life after becoming an entrepreneur of 'Col2Sport' company. The company is dedicated to providing "highly effective muscle prevention, recovery and hydration thermal recovery solutions." The cause has special meaning for him as he has had as many as six surgeries on the same knee. Now the former Barcelona player has been interviewed by SER Catalan radio program "The Stand of El Balcó", explaining how he copes with injuries and his time at Barcelona, ​​among other topics.

Injury status

"Until about a year ago, I was waking up with pain, and then I had some stem cell injections, which were very effective in relieving my pain. Since then, I have started to lead a much more active life, although I no longer play paddle tennis, football, or running."

The reason for founding 'Col2Sport '

"After discovering a technology similar to wine coolers, I decided to devote myself to manufacturing knee braces and other thermal recovery products. While I was recovering from my last knee surgery, I realized that this system could be applied to knee braces and ankle braces, providing precise temperature control, autonomy and sustainability. And so a new phase began."

From Sabadell to Barcelona

"I'm from Sabadell and I try to enjoy the manicured lawns, the team trips, the various stadiums... but deep down I feel overwhelmed. Because I was under huge pressure at Barcelona and they had won everything before. I do sometimes get shocked by things, but, my God, they are the best players in the world. Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Valdes... what great players they are! They are amazing ".

After leaving Barcelona

"You are still young, but suddenly you have to leave your circle. You make a lot of money and can buy everything you want, but you also have a lot of time, such as after training in the morning, you have a whole day. Then what? You will feel lonely, and money cannot avoid loneliness. "