Granada CF has closed one of the most important chapters in its history with the departure of Laura Pérez. The Granadian footballer, captain of the red and white team and one of the most representative figures of the entity, will end her link with the club at the end of the current season after 13 campaigns defending the jersey of her city's team. The news, announced by Granada CF through an official statement, marks the departure of one of the most important players to have passed through the women's section. Laura Pérez arrived at the club in 2013 from Ogíjares 89 when she was just 15 years old. Since then, her career has been linked to the growth and consolidation of Granada Femenino, becoming one of the protagonists of the evolution of a project that has gone from struggling in lower categories to establishing itself in the elite of Spanish football. The numbers reflect the magnitude of her legacy. The striker has played a total of 294 matches with the red and white jersey, divided between Liga F, Primera RFEF and Copa de la Reina. In addition, Laura Pérez has scored 98 goals and has been a key player in some of the most important moments in the recent history of the club. Currently, she is the fourth player with the most games played in the women's section and one of the top scorers in the club's history. A career marked by historical moments Beyond the statistics, Laura Pérez leaves an indelible mark for having been present in each of the stages that marked the growth of Granada Femenino. After debuting in Primera División as the youngest player in the club's history, she lived the descent of the category in a difficult period for the entity. However, far from abandoning the project, she decided to continue being part of it and become one of the leaders of the comeback. That journey culminated on June 10, 2023, when Granada achieved promotion to Primera División after beating Deportivo Abanca in the play-off. In the farewell video published on her social media, the player herself remembered that moment as one of the most exciting of her career, recalling the tears of happiness and the pride of having achieved the goal together with her teammates. Laura Pérez will also be forever linked to another historical chapter: she was the author of the first official goal of Granada Femenino at the Nuevo Los Cármenes, a milestone that she herself highlighted among her most special memories. In addition, she actively participated in the permanence achieved in the 2023/24 season and was part of the team that signed a historic fifth place in Liga F and reached the semifinals of the Copa de la Reina. In her last campaign as a red and white player, she again demonstrated her importance on the pitch, accumulating six goals and seven assists in the league. A performance that confirms that her departure arrives while she is still a decisive player. However, Laura Pérez's legacy goes beyond the sports. As a Granadian and Granadinista, she has become a symbol for several generations of fans and fans. Her commitment to the shield, her closeness to the fans and her role as a reference for many girls who dream of playing football have contributed to the growth of women's sports in the province. With her departure, a captain, a reference and a legend leave.
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Granada CF bid farewell to Laura Pérez after 13 seasons
Granada CF has announced the departure of Laura Pérez, one of the most important players in the club's history, after 13 seasons defending the red and white jersey.
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