Marcos Llorente announces his retirement from the Spanish national team

Marcos Llorente, defender for Atlético de Madrid, has announced his retirement from the Spanish national football team. The player revealed his decision on his official Instagram profile, stating that he had made this choice before the last World Cup was held.

In his message, Llorente acknowledged that this was a well-considered choice and that he was aware some might not understand his decision. According to his statement, the pride of having represented his country and being part of its history remains with him.

The announcement comes in a context where the World Cup was recently celebrated, where the national team achieved victory. However, Llorente clarifies that his decision was not influenced by the outcome of the tournament.

Various media outlets have reported on Llorente's announcement, highlighting the personal reasons that led him to make this decision. Among them, Mundo Deportivo reported that the choice was made before the World Cup, while El País emphasized that his decision was contemplated independently of the tournament's result.

Llorente has been an important player for the national team, and his retirement marks the end of an era. Reactions from fans and supporters are expected in the coming days, given his role in the national team over the years.