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Marcos Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31
The Indian Express··4 Sept
Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente has retired from international football six weeks after the World Cup final. The Atletico Madrid player made 27 senior appearances for Spain. In a farewell letter he called it a personal decision already made before the tournament outcome. He is 31 and recently extended his club contract, which runs to 2027.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Spain loses a World Cup squad midfielder who also played right-back in the tournament.
- Llorente remains under contract at Atletico Madrid through 2027 after a recent extension.
- He said in Sport that he would like to retire at Atletico Madrid.
What's Happening
- The announcement came six weeks after Spain's World Cup final.
- He provided the assist to Alex Baena in Spain's 1-0 win against Uruguay.
- His letter thanked teammates for the last 52 days of the tournament campaign.
His Spain Record
- Indian Express said he made 27 senior appearances for Spain.
- He signed the club extension about 5 months ago.
- He said the World Cup result would not have changed a decision already made.
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