Juan Manuel Iturbe posted a goodbye message to Roma fans ahead his transfer to Watford. “Things didn’t go the way I’d hoped.”
The forward arrived at the end of a bidding war with Juventus in the summer of 2014, but struggled to make an impact.
It’s widely reported he will join Watford on loan with an option to buy that becomes mandatory after a certain number of appearances, costing in total €19.5m.
Juan Manuel Iturbe posted a goodbye message to Roma fans ahead his transfer to Watford. “Things didn’t go the way I’d hoped.”
The forward arrived at the end of a bidding war with Juventus in the summer of 2014, but struggled to make an impact.
It’s widely reported he will join Watford on loan with an option to buy that becomes mandatory after a certain number of appearances, costing in total €19.5m.
“Independently of any decisions I will take and that will be taken on my future, I wanted to take this opportunity to give an affectionate salute to the city of Rome and all the Roma fans…” wrote Iturbe on Instagram.
“Unfortunately things didn’t go the way I’d hoped and I am the first to feel bad about that. Disappointment and defeat in life must be faced with the same dignity as success and victory.
“The only certainty is that I wore the Giallorossi jersey with pride and honour. I always gave 100 per cent, without ever holding back.
“I suffered for this shirt, I cried and I celebrated. But you must also have in life the courage and humility to get back on your feet and continue believing in yourself.
“Maybe this is only an arrivederci and not a goodbye. In that case, I’ll return stronger than ever. I will always hold these colours in my heart, as I honoured and respected them.
“I thank the club, the technical staff and especially Walter, who supported me in my most difficult moments.
“Above all I thank my teammates and wish them every success. For always, Forza Roma.”