Iker Casillas returns to Real Madrid

The legendary goalkeeper of

and

,

Iker Casillas

, returned to his beloved club at the age of 39. Real was Casillas' home for many years, but he left Real 5 years ago and moved to

Porto

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Casillas

said farewell to Real Madrid at a press conference while he was in tears, but Florentino Perez soon arranged a farewell ceremony for him.

Casillas had good days in Porto, but on May 1, 2018, he suffered a heart attack and could not return to football. He recently officially retired from football.

Rumors of his return to Real Madrid were heard a few months ago, and it was officially confirmed today.

Real Madrid have officially announced in a statement the return of their legend, Iker Casillas.

The statement reads:

“Real Madrid C. F. have announced that Iker Casillas has joined the Real Madrid Foundation as assistant to the general director.

“Iker Casillas is a Real Madrid legend who represents the values of our club and is the best goalkeeper in our history.

“Iker Casillas won 19 titles during the 25 years representing the club: 3 European Cups, 3 World Club Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 5 Leagues, 2 Copa del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups. In Portugal, with Porto, he won 2 Leagues, 1 Cup and 1 Super Cup.

“He was capped 167 times by the Spanish national team and won 1 World Cup, 2 European Cups and 1 Under-20 World Cup.

“He has received prestigious awards for both his sporting career and his human qualities, such as the Prince of Asturias Sports Award, the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit, the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit and the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid.

“Real Madrid are proud to welcome one of their great captains back home.”

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