Sofia Jakobsson will no longer wear white next season. The Swedish attacker closes his white journey with some resignation, after not being able to reach an agreement to continue being part of the Real Madrid squad. His agent, Michael Kallback of Neverland Management, spoke to AS in an exclusive interview moments before the player published her farewell letter and detailed that her goodbye was decided a few months ago.
“The truth is that my intention was to stay,” said the player in an emotional farewell, in which she thanked all the affection of the Madrid fans, whom he considers “the best in the world”. The Swede also dedicated some nice words to all those who have been her teammates in these two seasons in the Madrid team. “I wish you the best of luck to continue making history for this historic club,” he highlights.
“We got an offer, and the next day Real Madrid called and said the offer was no longer valid, and then they made another (reduced) offer instead. So we never had a chance to negotiate. We received an offer, which was withdrawn, and then we received another and we only had the opportunity to say yes or no“, says the agent of the Swedish winger, who has been one of the stars of the white team in these last two years, both at Tacon and Real Madrid.
From the negotiations with the white entity, Michael points out that it was a “great surprise” that the club withdrew the offer. “You could say the same thing happened to Jakobsson as Ramos.” “It was a bit surprising how he fell, but that’s football,” says the player’s agent, who closes this season with eight goals, nine passes and a great weight in the Madrid attack.
With these numbers, she is Real Madrid’s top assistant and the third with the most goals. One of them was very recorded when he gave Real Madrid the victory (0-1) in the Madrid’s first derby against Atlético. In addition to the rojiblanco team, he also scored goals in the two derbies with him Madrid CFF and against Deportivo, Sporting de Huelva, Espanyol and Sevilla.
Neverland Management’s Michael Kallback and Hasan Cetinkaya
Neverland Management
“Sofia has given 100% for the club at all times”
According to its representative, Sofia is “very happy” after these two years. “She has developed as a player. She has loved playing for the club and feels very appreciated by the fans. It was a dream to play for Real, and she has given 100% for the club at all times“, he points out.
He continues: “The fact that the contracts are ending and that the players leave the clubs is part of life and football, and Sofia has played abroad for more than 10 years, so she handles the situation very well. He is very professional, so although it has been months since it has been decided that he will leave, he has always given his best for Real Madrid in all training sessions and games.“.
In this way, Sofia Jakobsson and Real Madrid take different paths after two years of a lot of football between them. “She has shown over the years that she is one of the best players in the world and she wants to keep it. I don’t see any other player in the past who has shone in Sweden, Russia, England, Germany, France and Spain, “his agent says to As.
Farewell letter from Jakobsson: “I would like to say a lot”
“Dear madridistas,
Yesterday I did my last game as a Real Madrid player. I don’t know how to start this message, I would like to say a lot! But what I know is that I would do it with all my heart and with all my heart I want to thank each one of you, who have been supporting me from the first second I signed the Real Madrid contract. I can proudly say that you are without competition the best FANS in the world! After only two seasons, you have made a huge mark on my career and you will always have a special place in my heart. I will always be a follower of all of you Madridistas!
I would also like to thank all the players that I have played with during these two seasons! I have learned a lot from everyone and thank you for all the good memories! I wish you nothing but the best of luck in your careers and, above all, I wish you the best of luck to continue making history for this historic club! Of course, I hope we see each other when you pass the second round of the Champions League. I will be waiting for you!
I know that many of you will wonder why I didn’t stay at Real Madrid. The truth is that my intention was to stay. The reason I am leaving will be stated when the time is right. Now I will enjoy a few days off with my family and friends before going to Japan for the Olympics!
When one door closes, another opens!
Go Madrid!”