“I have a job and I have been doing it to the best of my ability for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion”he claimed Jankto.
“Like everyone else, I also want to lead my life in freedom, without fear, without prejudice, without violence, but with love”he added. “I’m gay and I don’t want to hide anymore”he explained.
He sparta prague pointed out that Jankto previously informed the Czech club and his teammates about his sexual orientation.
“Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the management of the club, coach and teammates, a long time ago”indicated the club in Twitter.
“The rest concerns his personal life. No more comments. No more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob. Nothing else matters.”he explained.
He Getafe He also offered his support to Jankto after the news “Our utmost respect and unconditional support to our footballer Jakub Jankto”wrote the Madrid club in Twitter.
Few professional footballers have come out as gay, and Jankto has done so after the Australian defender Josh Cavallo and the English striker jake daniels they did it before.
horseof the Adelaide Unitedcame out as gay in October 2021 and danielsof the Blackpoolit did so in May 2022.
English Justin Fashanu He was the first professional soccer player to come out as gay in 1990, later committing suicide in 1998 at the age of 37.
Jankto He has made 45 appearances for his country, scoring four goals, and began his professional club career at Italyin it udinese and later in the sampdoriabefore signing for the Getafe in 2021.
Football bodies also expressed their support for JanktoJust like some clubs.
“We are all with you, Jakub. Football is for everyone,” FIFA tweeted.
“Well done Jakub. You are a true inspiration, European football is with you,” UEFA said.
“Proud of you, Jakub!” FC Barcelona tweeted.
The Czech soccer player has a three-year-old son, David, with whom he was his girlfriend and with whom he broke up in 2021.
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