Asprilla: “I grew up watching Messi and he is my reference”

Yaser Asprilla was presented to Girona wrapped in the great hope of the family, who supported the Colombian throughout the event. The club’s sports director, Quique Carcel, introduced his big bet for the Champions League year. “I want to thank the player, the agents and the family for their trust. It was a luxury for him to be here, a few years ago it was unthinkable that he would make it. He is young, has enormous potential and has a lot of projection,” he listed.

He Quique himself said that he can play in all three positions from above for his route and believes that his burst will help the team in the final meters. “We believe that, for the level we want to reach, we have to take a step with these qualities. It was worth it and I think he is a player with the ability to play inside and out, although the comparisons are not good, ” clarified the sports director, who example of Savinho.

The player is excited to say the least. “The proposal was full of me as a player and, after talking to my agents, I didn’t hesitate to go,” he explained. The language, the climate and his feelings helped him make a decision. He came here to work with each of his teammates and did not hesitate to thank his teammates for the opportunity given to him.

In a few hours, the team will debut in Montilivi. “I hope I can make my debut on Thursday and do things in the best way. I will try to bring the greatest joy to the club,” said the attacker, who hopes to have minutes in any position, despite his versatility. “Normally I have played inside, as a midfielder, but I have also played a lot as a winger, so I feel comfortable in both places. “I will play wherever they put me,” added the coffee planter.

Of course, he saw Girona last year. “I managed to watch some games and that’s what made me come here. Playing in the Champions League will also be a blessing, because it’s a competition I’ve wanted to play in since I was a kid,” he highlighted. Furthermore, in this new season, he believes they are on the right track even if the results are not yet forthcoming. “I think they played very well against Atlético and as a group I see the team doing well in LaLiga,” he said.

As for the references, he didn’t think about it. “I grew up watching Messi and he was my reference,” he confessed. Although developed, must learn from Míchelthat he already talked to. “He asks me more than where I played before, but also that I enjoy myself. “He says he’s very calm with me because he knows the potential I have,” he concluded.