Franco Jara arrived at Belgrano in January 2023. On his back he had a prestigious resume. But it also brought goals, half-closed stories, and a dream: saying goodbye to the giant. He walked through the streets of Al-Bardy as if it were a shelter, where he heard applause that sounded like promises, and felt that time was winking at him.
He has earned the love of Pirates fans for his dedication. He proved in practice what he said in words: he was a fan of the players and he loved Belgrano. Train without measuring fatigue. He gave himself into the locker room like those who know that the end can also be a party. Every match was a deal, with unforgettable matches and unforgettable goals. Every popular cry, hug. He thought that was enough. With delivery. In memory of his conquests. Hoping to close the circle in which heavenly faith pulsates. But football is a field that sometimes denies the obvious.
That’s why the anger Gaara has revealed these days. “I came to Belgrano for love, and it hurts to leave without them looking me in the eye.”The respect I deserve,” the Villa Nueva striker declared on social networks.
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The decision came from the other side: from a place that seemed to ignore emotions, silence, and names. So, the announcement struck him like thunder among the leaves. Franco Jara will not say goodbye to his dream. “I dreamed of saying goodbye in Alberdi, with my family, with you. Today I know that the giant will still be my home, because it is where I love him… I don’t know how to act in any other way than the truth. They can remove the player, but never the fan.”“, he wrote on his personal account.
The news shattered plans, stirred emotions, and left an echo that was difficult to extinguish. Gaara was left standing between gratitude and doubt, not understanding why the farewell had come so early.
It is also worth noting, in case you’ve lost your memory, that at the end of last year, the 37-year-old striker received a tempting offer from River. “He (Gallardo, coach “Millionaire”) did not speak to me, he spoke to my representatives,” the footballer was able to admit after being injured in a match against Estudiantes de la Plata in Gigante.
At that time, Jara’s contract was about to expire, but he renewed it for another year. The agreement expires next month. Nunez’s club was not alone, there were other teams interested. Jara stated at the time: “My head has always been here. I’m happy, my family is happy and there are things that can’t be bought with pleasure. I’m happy to continue at Belgrano.”
He stayed, and his dream of saying goodbye to Celeste was intact; He continued to score important goals, but he was not on the field in the last matches, due to injury.
Jara’s statement on social networks (see separate) received a strong blow among Belgrano fansThey have not stopped expressing their message of support for several hours, while many are attacking the leadership of Al-Bardi Club for this result.
He is not the first to experience something similar in Belgrano. Yara’s case can be linked to that of Mario Bolatti, Matias Suarez or Pablo Chavarria, who returned to the club they love to end their career with the affection of their people and ended up leaving without much fanfare to throw their last passes in another shirt.
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Farewell Gaara
Dear Pirates: On Friday I received news from the coach that they will not count on me next season. I left training without knowing that it would be my last day. They were days of anger, sadness, and unanswered questions. I want to make it clear that there was no economic proposal at all, there was no call at all, nothing, not from the president or the managers or from anyone. I came to Belgrano for love, and it hurts to leave without them looking me in the eye with the respect I deserve.
If there’s anyone who wants to stay, it’s me. But football is unfair sometimes. I understood that even if you drop everything, it’s not always enough. And I also understood something deeper: Belgrano is not the leadership or the president, Belgrano is its people. You: The fans, my teammates, all the pirates who embraced me with their love. i owe you. For you I left my soul.
Belgrano gave me the most beautiful moments of my career. I came to retire here…but life suddenly changes your plans. And even though I thought about hanging up my shoes, I can’t leave like this. I owe it to myself. I still have a fire.
I played 87 matches and scored 29 goals in this shirt which I love. I never kept anything. Where there is love, there is no sacrifice. And my heart is forever blue. Sorry if you expected more from me. Seriously, I gave it my all.
I dreamed of saying goodbye in Papyrus, with my family, with you. Today I know that Giant will still be my home, because it is where I love. Thank you to everyone who supported me and made me feel part of something huge.
I don’t know how to act any other way than the truth. They can remove the player… but never the fan.
Thanks, pirates.
Franco Yarra.
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Yara’s profession
*Originally from Villa Nueva, Córdoba, he took his first steps at Club America, Alem and the Spanish League.
* Make Arsenal de Sarande inferior.
*He made his first division debut on May 23, 2008.
* Two years later, he was sold to Benfica of Portugal.
* In his first appearance with the Portuguese club, he scored a goal.
* After a season in Portugal, he was loaned to Spain’s Granada. His time is remembered for the goal he scored against Real Madrid.
* In July 2012, he returned to Argentina to play in San Lorenzo. It wasn’t the best version of him.
* In August 2013, he went to Estudiantes de La Plata. He played 24 matches and scored 4 goals, one of them in a classic match against Gimnasia.
* In 2015 he immigrated again. This time to Mexico. He played 5 seasons in Pachuca. He broke it and became the top scorer in the club’s history.
*In 2020, he will go to Major League Soccer in the United States to play for FC Dallas.
* In January 2023, he returned to the country, dreaming of retiring in Belgrano. He was the top scorer in the tournament last year with 13 goals in 21 matches. In total, he played 87 matches for the Pirates and scored 29 goals.