Last update 6 May, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Fernando Redondo will be remembered as one of the best defensive midfielders in the years 90. Practical game, touch, and quality, without neglecting defensive duties, They made him one of the greatest leaders of the post for future generations. And is that Redondo, He never said no to leave the controlled Ball. The ball was always in your best ally to build the game around.
The beginnings of Redondo began in his native Argentina, in it Argentine Juniors, equipment with which would make debut in 1985 and where he would be up 1990. In the Argentine club, he “The prince” He would play a total of 75 games he would make clear his class. Maybe, the only black point Redondo was the subject of a goal, since I rarely found a goal (one goal with Argentino Juniors). But it wasn't necessary for his game either..
Fernando Redondo, an icon in his position
That same year 90, an administrative error by the Argentine club was going to leave Fernando Redondo, as a free agent, Jorge Valdano took what to bring to Tenerife and make his debut in the Spanish league. With Valdano on the bench, Redondo achieve classify Tenerife for the UEFA Cup and draw attention to the great teams of the moment. Their good work in the Canary team, I was going to be worth Jorge Valdano to take him to Real Madrid in the season 94. That summer, precisely, Fernando Redondo was to play his only World, the one of USA 94.
With the Madrid team, Argentine midfielder would find its zenith. All this despite the fact that his career as a Real Madrid fan began in a difficult way and a few months later than expected due to a serious injury sustained on 23 of August of 1994 in a summer friendly against Athletic Bilbao. An entrance from Mendigure, caused a partial tear of the internal ligament in his left knee that left him 2 month low.
Despite starting their season almost in November, The Santiago Bernabéu was soon enthused by the personality and ability of Fernando Redondo and made it a reference. In the white team, achieve win among other titles, two league titles and two Champions. Especially memorable was going to be his party in the quarterfinals of Europe's top competition in the 2000, against Manchester United. In it, Redondo was going to make one of the most famous living memory heels, leaving a real play for the history of the Champions League.
did not also things were going with your selection, where problems with Daniel Passarella They prevented him from accessing the national team.
The Champions of 2000, Redondo's last service as a Real Madrid player
Courting Year Champions 2000 would mark a change of cycle for Fernando Redondo, which it would be transferred to Milan, equipment in which would remain until 2004, year of withdrawal. In the club “Red-black”, Argentine not have the desired continuity by injuries, who accompanied him during his last period.
Federico Redondo, Ferdinand's heir
Your son, Federico who is the nephew of another footballer how was he Santiago Solari, He debuted in Argentine professional football in 2022 how not from the hand of Argentine Juniors. A case where we could observe that of such a stick, such a splinter because of the physical similarities and in the way of playing of both. Shortly after he was signed for a few million dollars by the Inter Miami by Leo Messi. Federico, He decided to go to North American football with players like Suárez, Busquets and Messi despite having other offers from European football. We will see if his career reaches the level and heights of his father's..
This kid's last name is Redondo and yes, he is the son of Fernando 👊
pic.twitter.com/q6MrLllSnq- Colgadosporelfutbol® (@colgadosfutbol) July 13, 2022