

Retirement? Albert Celades Signs With Kitchee of Hong Kong
By: Dave Martinez | February 8th, 2010
When Albert Celades was last heard from, he was rejecting a potential deal to return to the New York Red Bulls in favor of a long overdue retirement. Surely, a season like 2009 would tempt any player to do so. But after some time off where he even rejected offers to first division La Liga squads, Celades has finally decided on his future. His new home? The Hong Kong Super League. Specifically, with Kitchee SC.
Yes. Celades turned down the States for Asia. What a metaphor for modern times. But let’s steer clear of the politics, shall we?
Since Kitchee hired Spaniard Josep Gombau as their technical director, he has been enticing his countrymen to head on over and join Kitchee in this growing league. Celades was one of the many Spaniards to accept the offer, joining counterparts Francisco Javier PĂ©rez, Ubay Luzado, Baruc Nsue and Sergio Aure – all Catalans.
In the words of Joel Lindpere, it seems that Albert Celades was looking for one more “adventure” in his life. This would definitely classify as one. But it does strike me that the attacking mid would flat out reject not only the Red Bulls, but several first and second division Spanish clubs, only to be enticed by the Super League.
Should Red Bull fans be insulted? On the face of it, maybe. But when you take into consideration the group of teams in the rejection pool, it paints the picture not of a rejection of MLS, but as an individuals choice to play in a completely foreign environment, with some of his countrymen in tow. In that sense, how can anyone’s ego be bruised by the move?
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