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"New and positive energy"
Demichelis, who signs for a season, wants to contribute with his commitment and professionalism to the team
RCD Espanyol has presentedMartin Demichelis, a benchmark player for Argentina and who has played in some of the best teams in the world. The Argentine central signs for one season, with a clause of 10 million euros and the illusion of the first day. "I come hear to help. I'll be the oldest in the team by age and I want to bring my years of experience and the passion I have for this profession in addition to commitment and professionalism hundred percent", he said. In this regard, he said that he is "extremely grateful and happy for the opportunity to integrate into this new project that transmits positive energy." Moreover, Demichelis has said that "I didn’t choose the project by how beautiful the city is. I came because I like the project and because I was seduced by the idea of joining this group is hoping to grow and make a better season than the last".
Demichelis, who has revealed he has been working with a trainer these weeks, explained that throughout his career has taken care of himself. "I've watched food, rest and injuries have respected me", he said. He also noted that, by his position in the field and personality, "I try to talk, help, build and work for the team to get results." Argentine defender, who has said that was keen to return to the league, said that arrives with the intention "to help. You always want to play for their desire to succeed, because I am ambitious and I want to feel footballer on the field, but always thinking of the group. It will be a tough league and we have to work".
Espanyol’s football director, Ángel Gómez, said it is "an honour" to have in RCD Espanyol a player as Martin Demichelis. "For his career, hierarchy... It is an honour that you have chosen this project. It has many virtues: he is strong in the air and he has an impressive track record". CEO Espanyol, Robert Ramon, thanked "the sacrifice made by the player. He will bring many things to Espanyol".