
Diego Lopez
43-Year-Old
Free Agent

Announces retirement
Lopez announced on Thursday that he is retiring from professional football, as reported by Carlos Volcano of Tribal Football.
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Lopez is ending his professional career at the ripe age of 42, having played for 24 years, with spells at Real Madrid, AC Milan, Villarreal, Sevilla, Espanyol and most recently, Rayo Vallecano, where he spent his final season of play in 2022/23. The goalie ends his career making 570 appearances across all competitions, registering 172 clean sheets. He will now pursue a career in coaching as he looks to continue a career in the sport.
Lopez is ending his professional career at the ripe age of 42, having played for 24 years, with spells at Real Madrid, AC Milan, Villarreal, Sevilla, Espanyol and most recently, Rayo Vallecano, where he spent his final season of play in 2022/23. The goalie ends his career making 570 appearances across all competitions, registering 172 clean sheets. He will now pursue a career in coaching as he looks to continue a career in the sport.
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To leave Rayo this summer
Lopez made five appearances across all competitions during his lone season with Rayo Vallecano, but his contract expires at the end of June.
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Struggles in first start of season
Lopez made a save and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Almería.
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On bench Monday
Lopez (undisclosed) was named to the match-day squad versus Elche on Monday.
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Out against former club
Lopez won't be available for Friday's match at Espanyol, according to manager Andoni Iraola via Union Rayo.
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Transfers to Rayo
Lopez has signed a one-year contract with Rayo Vallecano after leaving Espanyol as a free agent, the club announced Saturday.
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