He still returned strong for three more seasons, helping Real Sociedad to two consecutive Copa del Rey finals before retiring at 35 with a total of 414 appearances (551 overall); after that, he remained apart from the football world.
Despite his age, he remained a force on the field for three more seasons, helping Real Sociedad reach two consecutive Copa del Rey finals before retiring at 35 with a total of 414 appearances (551 overall). After that, he stepped away from professional football.