These days, it is a standard practice that footballers say goodbye to their former clubs with a public media publication, a little thanks to the fans, some warm words about the club and a look at the future.
But when Fábio Silva left the wolves to Borussia Dortmund and Christantus Uche left Getafe to join -Crystal Palace, his farewell notes seemed a little too familiar.
Silva’s Instagram publication on August 29 began: “When I arrived in Wolves, I did it with the ambition, dreams and the desire to make my imprint. I know that I did not live up to expectations. But football and life are more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”
Uche post, just five days later?
“When I got to Getafe, I did it with the ambition, dreams and the desire to make my imprint. I know that I did not live up to expectations. But football and life are more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”
From there, the writing was identical to the final lines. Silva signed with “I will always be a fan of this club. Thank you, wolves. With all my heart”, while Uche simply changed to Getafe.
Of course, fans and journalists quickly faced two and two, suggesting that messages were searched by the same AI template Instead of the players themselves.
Whether it was a case of comfort or copying, one thing is safe: when everyone’s farewell seems the same, the feeling is a little less.
