After undergoing successful surgery for the fibula fracture she suffered last Sunday, Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí took to social media to reflect on the harshness of elite sports and her need to stop. The Barça player admitted that the injury brought her to a sudden halt.

“And this is the other side of sport. Today I have to start a new challenge off the pitch: recovering from the fracture I suffered on Sunday,” Bonmatí wrote on her Instagram account.

Injury as a “Lesson”

Aitana revealed that, before the incident, she was already feeling worn out and needed to take a break. “Elite football demands the most from you in every aspect, and there were factors that kept me from enjoying the profession and my daily life,” she said.

The player admitted she hadn’t managed to stop on her own initiative: “Honestly, I felt it was time to slow down, and in fact I did, but I didn’t, and life has stopped me suddenly.” Bonmatí sees the injury as a learning experience.

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Focused on Recovery

After confirming the success of the operation, the midfielder is now focused on what’s next. “The surgery went well, now it’s time to recover physically and mentally,” she said.

Finally, the star wanted to thank all the medical staff involved in her surgery: “I want to thank the doctors, the medical staff, and the Hospital of Barcelona, as well as everyone who is supporting me.”

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