Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Lucas Moura has disclosed that he seriously contemplated ending his professional football career immediately following a catastrophic injury at Sao Paulo. The 34-year-old admitted that the prospect of walking away from the sport crossed his mind the moment club doctors confirmed a complete tear of his right Achilles tendon in May. This devastating setback occurred during a 2-2 Campeonato Brasileiro draw against Bahia, leaving the veteran in a state of shock and uncertainty about his future in the game.
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The timing of the injury proved particularly cruel for Moura, as it struck barely 30 minutes into his long-awaited comeback. He had just returned to action after spending nearly two months sidelined with two fractured ribs sustained against Atletico Mineiro on March 18. Facing a second, potentially longer rehabilitation period, the Brazilian attacker found himself questioning whether he had the physical resilience to continue competing at the highest level, especially given the severity of the diagnosis.
Moura’s distress was compounded by the contractual reality that his deal with Sao Paulo is set to expire at the end of the calendar year. With standard recovery timelines for a ruptured Achilles tendon often stretching close to 12 months, the former Premier League star feared he would not be fit to play again before his contract lapsed. Despite scoring 39 goals in 221 appearances during his five-year stint with Tottenham from 2018 to 2023, Moura’s career trajectory now hinges on a grueling rehabilitation process that could determine if he remains a professional athlete.
Source: Yahoo Sports
