After retiring in 2021 in Almagro, Jonah Gutiérrez returns to Argentine football to defend the Las Toninas social and sports club in the Coast League.
Almost four years after his farewell to professional football, Jonah Gutiérrezformer member of the Argentine team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, decided to return to the courts at 41. The “greyhound” will join the Las Toninas Social and Sports Club To compete in the Coast League, marking a historical fact in this regional competition.
His return generated great enthusiasm among football fans in the region. This event also puts in the center of the scene a competition that had not previously had a player of his international career.
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Jonás Gutiérrez’s career
Born on July 5, 1983 in Sáenz Peña, province of Buenos Aires, Jonah Manuel Gutiérrez began his way in professional football in 2001, wearing the shirt of Vélez Sársfield. In that club, he stood out as midfielder and managed to consecrate champion of the Clausura 2005 tournament. RCD Mallorca of Spain For 3.5 million euros, where he played until 2008 before making an important leap to the Premier League.
In it Newcastle Unitedthe “greyhound” was consolidated as one of the most important players of the team, remaining there until 2015. During that stage it also had a brief passage through the Norwich City. Then, he continued his career in Deportivo de la Coruña, Defense and Justice, Independiente, Banfield and Almagro. In this last club he ended his career in November 2021, after playing 486 games and scoring 19 goals at club level
In addition, Gutiérrez had an outstanding presence with the ARGENTINE SELECTION. He played his first official party in 2007 and was Convened for the World Cup in South Africa 2010where he played three games under the technical direction of Diego Maradona. During his passage through the World Cup, he served as a right side and shared squad with figures such as Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano.
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An episode that marked his life was the Testicular cancer diagnosis in 2013. After undergoing treatment and overcoming the disease, he returned to football and became a clear example of overcoming.
Retirement of professional football and return to the courts
In November 2021, Gutiérrez hung the booties after passing through Almagro. However, the passion for sport never abandoned it. Now, at 41, announced his return to football To play the coast league with the Las Toninas Social and Sports Club. The decision does not surprise those who know him, since he resides in this town for several years and maintains a strong link with the community.
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This return represents a real achievement for the competition, which had never had a player of such an international career. In the last season, The toninas ended in the 11th positionbut now he dreams of improving his performance thanks to the contribution of former Premier League soccer player.
The club also stood out in Futsal for 2024, achieving championships both in the Opening and Clausura tournament, which shows institutional growth that seeks to consolidate in football 11. The presence of the greyhound promises to attract the attention of media and fans , generating greater visibility for the league.
Source: Ambito
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