Croatian worldwide Ana Maria Markovic has parted methods with SC Braga after simply half a season, with the membership confirming the termination of her contract by mutual settlement.
The choice comes shortly after Markovic shared an emotional TikTok video, the place she admitted, “Generally I simply hate soccer.”
The 25-year-old ahead joined Braga final summer time however struggled for enjoying time, making solely 4 appearances. Her frustration turned evident final month when she posted a tearful farewell to her boyfriend, fellow footballer Tomas Ribeiro, following his switch to Farnese. The couple had beforehand been primarily based simply 25 kilometers aside, with Ribeiro enjoying for Vitoria Guimaraes.
Markovic mirrored on her time at Braga
Braga launched an official assertion thanking Markovic for her professionalism and dedication throughout her brief spell on the membership. In response, she took to Instagram to precise gratitude for her expertise, regardless of the sudden early departure.
“Generally issues do not go as deliberate. After simply half a season, I made a decision to depart SC Braga,” Markovic wrote.
“It was a brief however intense journey with ups and downs, however one wherein I used to be capable of develop and develop so much as a footballer.”
She additionally praised her teammates, calling them the spotlight of her time at Braga.
“The perfect half? Undoubtedly my teammates! Thanks to your assist, staff spirit, and all the nice moments on and off the pitch – you might be superb!”
Though her time at Braga has ended, Markovic seems set to stay in Portugal. A current TikTok video that includes Ribeiro, captioned “New chapter, new house” alongside a Portuguese flag, suggests she could quickly announce her subsequent membership.
Born in Break up, Croatia, Markovic moved to Switzerland at 12 and took up soccer critically at 14. Off the pitch, she has been an outspoken advocate for gender equality in sports activities, calling out the sexist remedy feminine footballers usually face on social media.
Whereas her future membership stays unknown, Markovic is targeted on persevering with her soccer journey and galvanizing younger gamers alongside the way in which.
