Rondón’s Heartfelt Gesture Towards Barcelona Surprises Fans

OVIEDO, Spain — Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón recently shared a touching story from his football career, revealing his deep admiration for FC Barcelona.

In an interview, Rondón, who currently plays for Real Oviedo on loan from Mexican side Pachuca, recounted an incident during a La Liga match held at Camp Nou while he was with Málaga in the 2011-12 season. During that match, Rondón scored a goal but chose not to celebrate it.

The reason for his unusual decision stemmed from his lifelong love for Barcelona, a team he passionately supports. “I scored a goal at Camp Nou and didn’t celebrate it because I love Barça,” Rondón said. His gesture contrasted sharply with the joyous celebrations typical of most goal scorers.

Rondón’s confession has captured the attention of football fans, highlighting the personal connections players develop with certain clubs, even when competing against them. Throughout his career in Spain, England, and Russia, Rondón has remained loyal to Barcelona.

Despite the challenges Barcelona faces in their current season, Rondón is optimistic about their future. “Unfortunately, we are going through a tough situation, but like everything in life, we will get through this,” he concluded, expressing unwavering faith in the club’s resilience.

Rondón, who has scored 39 goals during his time in Spanish leagues, remains a key figure as he looks to lead Real Oviedo to success.