Llorente: 'Someone Didn't Want Me Back at Athletic'

Fernando Llorente, a former Athletic Bilbao player, gave an exclusive interview to EL CORREO near the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, Spain. In the interview, Llorente expressed his regret over the circumstances of his departure from Athletic. He stated, "I never thought of leaving Athletic, but what happened with the negotiation forced me to make that decision." Llorente revealed that there were several moments when a return could have happened, but "someone didn't want me back." The interview highlights the emotional impact of his departure and the support he still feels from Athletic fans. The full interview can be found on elcorreo.com. Llorente's comments shed light on the complexities of player transfers and the emotional ties between players and their clubs.