Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing as Pepe Reina announces emotional retirement

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Pepe Reina is a Liverpool legend who has finally announced his retirement from football at the age of 42.

The Spaniard is forever etched in the Reds’ history books as he made a whopping 394 appearances for Liverpool between 2005-2014.

The ‘keeper spent his last days as a footballer with Cesc Fabregas’ Como as he helped them retain their Serie A status.

Many likely expected Reina to have already hung up his boots, but with this announcement, fans have shared their affection for the ‘keeper and reflected on some of the memories he’s created for them.

Liverpool fans commend Pepe Reina as Spaniard announces retirement from football

As mentioned, most of the memories created by the Spaniard at Anfield are full of happiness, even if there was a balloon to ruin the fun at one point.

It’s unclear what his next steps are going to be, but at the grand old age of 42, he more than deserves his time off with some Liverpool fans sharing their thoughts on the legacy he’s left behind.

“He was still playing? Feels like he would be about 100 now,” one fan wrote. While another said, “Enjoy retirement, Pepe, and thank you for that balloon memory.”

This fan lauded Reina as he called him a “world-class keeper!” With another wishing him a “Happy retirement, a great legend.”

Another took a guess at what he could do next by saying, “He can be a coach now.”

“Legend,” one fan simply wrote. With another saying, he was their “absolute goat.”

Finally, this fan dubbed the Spaniard “The bald goat.”

Pepe Reina has created a lasting legacy at Liverpool

While the Spaniard was never regarded as the best ‘keeper in the world during his time in Merseyside, Reina certainly played his best football with Liverpool.

The now 42-year-old held down the fort when opposing teams broke through, with the ‘keeper often being a more than trustworthy man to have between the sticks.

His departure from Liverpool in 2014 was a long time coming, with Reina being shipped out on loan to Napoli for the 2013-14 season.

However, the fact that both Martin Skrtel and Lucas Leiva named Reina in their all-time Liverpool five-a-side team outlines how much of an impact he had on the club during that era.

Only time will tell what the future holds, but for now, he deserves to take his first break from football since 1999, when he started out with Barcelona’s C team.