GK's 'farewell letter' to Anfield after five years at the club


"Once red, always red," Adrian Sanmiguel, 37, has written to fans after leaving Liverpool after five years at the club.

The Reds posted the letter on the club's official website on Aug. 8 (KST), along with a video message from Sanmiguel. The post was titled 'Adrian's farewell message to Liverpool supporters'.

Sanmiguel is a Spanish goalkeeper born in 1987. He joined West Ham United in 2013 and has been with the club for almost six years. Initially, he was not in the starting lineup. However, he became a regular starter when first-choice keeper Jussi Jaskelainen started to show signs of aging. He was particularly impressive, with 27 goals against in 20 games and 4.4 saves per game.

His 2014-15 season was considered one of the best in the Premier League. In February of that year, Adrian's PPI (Player Performance Index), the EPL's proprietary player evaluation system, ranked him second among EPL goalkeepers. Spaniard Thibaut Courtois was first, meaning that San Miguel was the highest rated goalkeeper in the PL at the time.

He joined Liverpool in 2019 after being recognized for his performances. He signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year. His debut came quickly. After starting the opening day match against Norwich City in the first round, Alisson was forced off in the 안전놀이터 40th minute due to a sudden injury. Despite conceding 20 minutes into the second half and failing to keep a clean sheet, his performance was solid.

In June 2023, he signed a new contract and stayed with the club until the 2023-24 season. Despite signing a new contract, he didn't get a single start last season. On August 8, he moved to Real Betis in Spain.

After nearly five years of dedication to the club, the goalkeeper has left. "Dear Reds, I want to thank you for everything you have given me in this beautiful and successful traveling club," San Miguel began his message to fans through the club.

"In the last five years you have shown me so much. Anfield is for a chosen and special group of people. Traditions must be upheld. 'YNWA' is not just an anthem, it's a philosophy of life. And only one 'Cobb' can give you the strength to get back up again in your toughest moments," he concluded in a tribute to the club.

"Now it's time to share all this experience I've learned. I will be forever grateful to you. You will always be very special to me and my family. I wish you only good things. Once red, always red!" he added.

 

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