Sergio Rico returned to the football fields at the beginning of October, in the colors of Al-Gharafa (Qatar) against Al-Ain (4-2). A moving moment for someone who had experienced a serious horse riding accident, in May 2023, which almost cost him his life. In an interview published by The Parisianthis Saturday, the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper revealed that he was about to extend his contract with the Parisian club. But his accident changed everything. “ It is true that before all this, we had started to discuss an extension. Afterwards, obviously, everything was a little shaken up by events, which is understandable. Finally, we decided to find another path forward and move forward. My agents told me about this possibility in Qatar and we chose to go there. »
The Spanish goalkeeper also returned to supporting the capital club during his convalescence. He also thanks the supporters for the tribute paid to him during his return to the Parc des Princes on November 28, before PSG-Newcastle. “ I received a lot of affection from everyone, from the president, from the teammates. I really thank all the teammates who supported me, who sent me a message. They have always been by my side, helping me as best they could. In the end, I can only salute the great club that is PSG. The tribute from the supporters? Of course. It was a great moment for me and the opportunity to thank them too. I was kind of expecting it, because I was told something was coming, but still. The Parc des Princes has always been a special stadium “, he indicated. Class.