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He was the new Messi and became a millionaire, but now he sells bicycles for money

He was one of FC Barcelona's greatest hopes but his career fell apart and he ended with a particular activity after his young retirement

By William Estrella

He was one of FC Barcelona's greatest hopes but his career fell apart and he ended with a particular activity after his young retirement
He was one of FC Barcelona's greatest hopes but his career fell apart and he ended with a particular activity after his young retirement

When Lionel Messi shone in the FC Barcelona shirt, he began to appear in the La Masía youth academy, an incipient star who was targeted as his successor. He made his debut at the age of 16, earned a real fortune but due to health problems he retired young and today he is dedicated to a particular activity.

Bojan gave hope to the Culé world with his irruption into the first team, making his debut at just 16 years old and generating expectations that compared him to Lionel Messi. However, his career was always downhill and he was never able to earn a place in the world soccer elite. He played in Rome, Ajax, Stoke City, Mainz Alavés, Montreal and Vissel Kobe but was never able to consecrate as a star.

After announcing his retirement at the age of 32, Bojan dedicates his time to a particular activity that has to do with the sale of bicycles, one of the great passions he has had outside of football and which has led him to invest part of his fortune valued at 18 million euros in the sale of top-level copies.

His anxiety problems

Bojan confirmed his retirement at the age of 32 and marked a fact that was fundamental in his career. As soon as he debuted in first class and called to be a world figure, he began to suffer anxiety attacks that completely changed his life. He had dizziness, vomiting and different ailments that complicated his sports performance and with which he had to get used to dealing throughout his career.

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William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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