Gerard Deulofeu admits fears of never playing again due to knee injury

Gerard Deulofeu, a 29-year-old winger, has been sidelined from playing for Serie A's Udinese due to a knee injury. Despite a grueling operation, he has not recovered and admitted on Jijantes Twitch that he may never play again. His contract with Udinese runs until June 2026, and he may join the club's backroom staff if forced into retirement. Deulofeu has a successful career with clubs like Barcelona, Everton, AC Milan, and Watford.

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February 23, 2024

Gerard Deulofeu, 29, facing a career-threatening knee injury, has been sidelined from playing for Serie A’s Udinese since January last year. Despite a grueling operation thirteen months ago, the winger has not recovered and admitted on the Jijantes Twitch channel via Calciomercato.com that he may never play again. Deulofeu expressed his struggles, stating, “For several months, I’ve known that I might not play again.”

Complications have arisen from a third injury, leading him to accept the possibility of never returning to the game. Deulofeu’s contract with Udinese runs until June 2026, and there is a possibility of him joining the club’s backroom staff if he is forced into retirement. He was reportedly close to joining Antonio Conte at Spurs before the injury. Deulofeu reflected on his situation, mentioning plans for a career change after football.

He expressed gratitude for the changes he has made in his personal life, which he believes have saved him from falling into depression. Although he did not specify his post-playing career plans, Deulofeu has had a successful career, playing for clubs like Barcelona, Everton, AC Milan, and Watford. Both Everton and Watford have shown their support for Deulofeu after he went public with his struggles, with the winger responding by expressing his love for both clubs.

Here is the skills show video of Gerard Deulofeu.