Sporting’s centre-back Cali Izquierdozwho was about to leave the Asturian club to return to Santos Laguna, in Mexico, reiterated that once this operation failed, he “rejected other offers” because his priority is “to continue with Sporting”, because he and his family are “very happy in Gijón”.
leftz acknowledged that a few weeks ago he spoke with the executive president of Sporting, David Guerra, where he clarified that he “happy in Gijón, the club and the group of players“and that he would only leave if” an offer came that was very good in sports.
The interest of saintsa club where Izquierdoz was a former member, that requirement was met, so negotiations began but did not materialize and the Argentine central defender does not want to listen to any offers despite the fact that some of them come from his home country.
“I have offers but talking with my wife because I prioritize that aspect, we decided to stay at Sporting,” said Izquierdoz, who also admitted he wanted “revenge after a season that wasn’t what he wanted.”
Izquierdoz wore the bracelet as captain in the friendly match played by Sporting against Mexican Santos Laguna, which he considers “a source of pride, like when I had to wear it at Santos or Boca”, and he believes it means “represent all fans in the best possible way“.
The Argentine center-back reiterated that at the moment it is because of Sporting, where he will go “try to do my best for the team to be in order”, and expressed his surprise when he stepped into the Santos field and saw many red and white jerseys in the stands.
“Fans are everywhere at Spain matches but seeing them here too is something very good, there are Asturians everywhere”, stressed Izquierdoz, who stated that “beating Santos is very good but what is most useful is work, adding minutes, gaining confidence in what the coach is asking for but we must continue to work and improve to face the future.”
Finally, he stressed that the team must “repay the debt of last season to the fans”, so “you have to aim to do even better with work and hard work”.
Source: La Verdad
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