In the golden years of the Chinese Super League, many soccer superstars have come and gone, and Guangzhou Evergrande, the once dominant team, is even more starry. Recently, a famous striker, Jackson Martinez, who has made great achievements for Guangzhou Evergrande, revealed in an interview with the media that he is ready to return to the green field and restart his career as a player. If Martinez is able to make his comeback as expected, it will be a feat for him to return to the field after nearly three years of retirement.
However, Martinez announced his retirement in early 2021 due to an ankle injury. Nonetheless, rumors of his comeback have never ceased. In a recent interview with Colombian media lared, Martinez revealed the latest updates on his comeback.
Martinez said, "I had a chance to join Medellín Independiente this year, but ended up calling it quits due to poor health. Now, I feel that I have recovered pretty much and have no physical problems. It is true that I have received a number of offers and they want me to continue to show my talent on the field. I will seriously consider these contracts. Of course, my family is my most important consideration. If accepting an offer will take me away from my family, then I would rather choose to give it up."
In fact, in the past two years, Martinez had the opportunity to make a comeback at least twice, but ultimately failed to do so for various reasons. And this time, Martinez revealed that he was holding multiple offers in his hands, which is obviously more reliable compared to the past two rumors. After more than two years of rest, the ankle injury he once suffered is no longer an issue.
Martinez was a valuable asset for Guangzhou Evergrande, who joined them in early 2016 for a transfer fee of more than 42 million euros, which once set a new record for transfer fees for players in the Chinese Super League. Although in that crazy winter, his performance did not meet expectations, labeled as "water goods superstar", but he still helped Guangzhou Evergrande to win the Chinese Super League title.
