Juan Cruz: “The effort is greatly appreciated at Osasuna”

Osasuna player Juan Cruz He said that being in the Navarrese team is “the best”, after renewing with rojillos until 2026, after a year to frame at a sports level. “On a personal, club level and dealing with colleagues and employees, I feel at home. It is a pleasure and a source of pride”, the versatile defender who will continue to Pamplona until season 25/26.

This is the second renewal in less than a year for the defender: “It says a lot at club level and the work that sports management does. Few clubs know their own players, who are more focused on whether what do they have here.”

“In Osasuna the effort is greatly appreciated. I have something engraved inside because of how I was raised and raised. It is something that unites me with the fans and that we show it when we are together”, he commented on his relationship with his fans.

He emphasized his “versatility” by changing the full-back position to the centre-back position, where he gave an amazing performance: “I’m comfortable, I like it and, when I have the opportunity, I -I’ll enjoy it. and do my best”.

Cruz admits that it was difficult for him to adapt when he arrived in Pamplona from Elche: “The first year was not what I expected. Through work and effort I became more comfortable”.

“I never lowered my arms. When it didn’t work out, I didn’t give up. It is a team sport, not an individual one. The fact that I give my best performance is also the fault of my teammates”, said the Madrid native.

“We are in a position that gives us enthusiasm and desire. It is true that rest is the last thing we want at that moment and we are looking forward to starting again to give everything,” he said about the month of preparation they are carrying out because at the World Cup event.