Iñaki Urdangarin has surprised everyone by giving an interview in which he has opened up like never before. In it, he has made something very important official that half the family knows about his second son, Pablo Urdangarin.
He has revealed that he advises the young man, who has followed in his footsteps in handball, at all times. Moreover, he has put forward three guidelines he has given him for his career, which he is following to the letter.
Iñaki Urdangarin reveals the truth about Pablo Urdangarin
After his release from prison and his divorce from Infanta Cristina, Iñaki Urdangarin has rebuilt his life in Vitoria. He now lives there with his current partner, Ainhoa Armentia, with whom he has started a calmer chapter. In addition, he has embarked on a new professional adventure related to sports and personal coaching, which he discussed in his interview for La Vanguardia.
However, what has drawn the most attention in this interview has been his honesty when talking about his son Pablo Urdangarin. The young man, who is 23 years old, has followed in his footsteps in handball and has become one of Granollers's stars. But behind his rise, there is something more: his father's constant presence as a guide.
Iñaki, in that media outlet, has made official what many already suspected in his closest circle. He has confessed that he is a very involved father, especially with Pablo, whom he constantly advises. He has acknowledged: "I'm very insistent with my son, but he's fantastic because he listens."
Moreover, the former athlete has revealed the three essential pieces of advice he gave his son when he began his career. Advice that, according to him, is just as important on the court as off it.
His exact words were these: "First, humility, because if he thought he was something, the next day he would be nothing. Then I also told him that to play handball, he has to have a warrior's attitude. You can't be half-hearted or complain that you're not being played or that you're playing in a position you don't like."
"Third, managing victories and defeats. After victories, you start again from scratch, and after defeats, you can take good things for the future."
These lessons have deeply resonated with Pablo, who has shown an uncommon maturity for his age. He not only listens but also applies each of these guidelines consistently. The result is clear: he has become a key figure within his handball team.
The new chapter of Iñaki Urdangarin and his rebirth away from the spotlight
Beyond his role as a father and mentor, Iñaki Urdangarin has also used the interview to share details of his current life. At 57 years old, he appears calm, thoughtful, and focused on what he considers essential: his family, his personal well-being, and his calling to help others.
In the midst of this new life, Pablo Urdangarin holds a very special place. Although he keeps a cordial relationship with all his children, it is with him that he shares the most affinities. Not only because of sports, but also because of their way of understanding effort, respect, and self-improvement.
The interview has served to publicly confirm something that much of his family circle already knew: the strong connection between the two. The young man, who has earned the respect of the sports world on his own merits, has the support of the person who best understands his path: his father.
Moreover, Iñaki Urdangarin's testimony marks a turning point in his public life. From a controversial figure in the recent history of the Spanish monarchy, he has gone on to build a more approachable and human image.