Former Spanish goalkeeper Reina will serve as the head coach of Villarreal Youth A team. He reviewed his career in the documentary "Pepe Reina's Last Stop".
How do you define yourself
"I am an ordinary person, a loyal person to my friends, I strive to be a good father, a good husband and a good son. The football career is short-lived, if people remember my personality qualities, then I have won."
The moment when deciding to retire
"It was a well-thought-out decision, I have extended my career several times, and I have experienced some hesitation and delays. This year I feel like I have tried my best, it's time for me It is also an honor to end this journey in the place and way of hope. "
Are there any regrets
" No regrets, everything that happened makes sense. My career is very good, and I am lucky, and it will not change any moments I have experienced." "
Why choose to coach immediately after retirement?" I hope to continue this rhythm, which is my habit for many years. It will be difficult for me to adapt directly without planning. In the past two years , I have obtained the first two coaching licenses, and now I am ready to take over the team and make the transition from player to coach smoother. "
What to expect from a coaching career
" I'm looking forward to it, I want to do something meaningful, learn quickly, look at football from another perspective, help young players grow, and ultimately hope to coach a professional team. I want to convey my understanding of football, because you will have different opinions over time and football has evolved."
Compare What is the first message from the Learreal youth team? "The first conversation won't involve tactics, I want to convey more about humanity, team spirit and locker room culture, which I have always valued."
Where I hope to develop new stars like Baena
"Of course, this is one of the goals. I hope to deliver as much talent as possible to the first team. The youth training camp is our most important asset and we will continue to explore its potential."
Working with Fabregas How to do it? "I learned a lot. You can watch football from different perspectives, not only as a player, but as a technical analyst, understand his decision-making and management style. These are things that I didn't pay much attention to when I was a player before. "
How to view Alonso's early coaching at Real Madrid
"To be honest, I didn't watch too many Real Madrid games because I've been on vacation. But Xavi is an excellent player and technical midfielder, and he knows how to understand and the management team. I believe he will do a good job and wish him all the best. "
Do you have any communication? "It's just simple: Welcome back, good luck. There will be more opportunities to communicate in depth in the future."
Views on the 2026 World Cup and the national team
"The national team has always been very competitive, won the European Cup and entered the UEFA League final. Although it is a young team, they have accumulated rich experience and are fully capable of in the next few years Compete for the championship. "
Competition for the goalkeeper position of the Spanish national team
"Unai Simon is the main player, and there are several other excellent goals that will put pressure on him. Spain has always had excellent goalkeeper reserves, and whoever plays well can perform well."
Views on Joan Garcia joining Barcelona
" He is a young and potential player. Although he has little experience in the top league, he has shown a lot of abilities. This transfer is a huge leap for him , wish him success in Barcelona. "
hope to leave a legacy for the next few generations
"The most important thing is to be a person. In the end, the game and the trophy will be forgotten, but if you can leave the impression of a good teammate and a good person, that would be enough."
What is the best moment in your career? "Every locker room has left me with the best memories, and what is particularly unforgettable is the moment when I won the World Cup with the Spanish national team. It was the dream of every child."
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