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“I arrive with all the enthusiasm”
Javi Fuego said that Espanyol is “a good opportunity” and ads that he has seen a very ambitious group
Javi Fuego is all ready Espanyol’s player. After reaching an agreement this weekend and training in last two sessions, the player from Asturias has been officially presented as new white and blue player. “I arrive with all the enthusiasm, wanting to give everything and to raise the level of competitiveness of the team", he said. "From the first moment I met this ambitious project and I'm sure it's a good opportunity for me. Somehow I needed a new stimulus", he said.
Signed by one million euros, the new white and blue player has signed for the next three seasons and has a clause of 15 million, as confirmed by Ramon Robert, CEO of Espanyol.
Restrained in his statements, Javi Fuego has insisted that the two days leading in Barcelona has allowed him to see "an intense and ambitious group. I am very happy the level I'm seeing. I am among those who believe in the daily work and make it difficult to coach when he has to choose".
In the same vein he said out that "I've never had it easy in any of the teams where I've been, but I've never prioritized the staff well the interests of the collective." Asked about the options you see the team this season has said that "I like to go step by step. They are getting good foundation, but we'll see what lays ahead the competition."
Finally, Angel Gomez has revealed that "the word that best defines Javi Fuego is the footballer. It is a professional and an example for all. A player with hierarchy, personality and leadership. It is a benchmark in its position, which we have followed for some time."