Dani García said goodbye to Athletic after six seasons, starting in the match against Rayo Vallecano this week. He revealed his decision to leave the club this summer, keeping it quiet earlier to let his teammates’ goodbye celebrations take the spotlight. The midfielder chose to depart because Athletic did not guarantee his future, and he did not want to wait until the end of the season for a negotiation opportunity. The player expressed that mentally, he couldn’t handle another year like the previous one where he played less than expected.
During his farewell, Dani García admitted that he did not need a special tribute at San Mamés Stadium to know he was loved and respected by the fans. He emphasized that his main focus now is on his family as they are expecting a baby soon. The midfielder mentioned that they haven’t decided yet on his next destination for the upcoming season. Despite leaving Athletic, Dani Garcia expressed that he will miss the club but remains optimistic about future opportunities in other clubs.