Pedri and Ayoze, named the famous sons of Tenerife

The Canarian players Pedro González ‘Pedri’ and Ayoze Perez received this Thursday the recognition as famous children of Tenerife awarded by Council of the islandin an action where they both assured that, despite traveling around the world, they always wanted to return to their island.

In an event in the noble hall of Council of Tenerifeand accompanied by their families, Peter He indicated that he remembered all the awards with affection, but none, he said, had the same value as the one awarded to him today, because “recognized in your land, recognized by your people, is something that weird.”

“I didn’t think that at the age of 22 only. This is something unique, like playing in Heliodoro with the National Team. This recognition represents a great honor and great recognition. I know that the named a famous son is a great responsibility that I take on with happiness and pride, which I always have in my roots”, declared the midfielder of FC Barcelona.

Peter ended his speech after pointing out that every success in Barça and with the national team he always remembers “his islands” and assured that “this is how it will continue.”

In its part, Ayoze Perez He pointed out that he was “at a loss for words” to describe the feeling for the title awarded and pointed out that, despite all the work and dedication throughout his career, he never thought he was the famous son of Tenerife.

“When I was young and playing soccer in the streets of Maria Jimenezin Holy CrossI always do this with the dream of becoming a footballer and playing Firstwin titles… With a lot of work and sacrifices I achieved this, but I never thought to be a famous son of Tenerife with all that was needed,” said the footballer from Villarreal FC.

Ayoze Perez insisted that he was born and raised Tenerife and that, no matter how long you’ve been away, it’s always the place you want to come back to.

“Seeing Teide when I arrive by plane, enjoying the gastronomy and the sea, are sensations I only experience when I come home,” said Pérez, who thanked his parents and his representative agency for the effort in his years as a professional.

At the end of the event, the president of Council of Tenerife, Rose Davilahave ensured that the event transcends sports, as they are recognized not only for their talent but for their values.

“They have become illustrious children and we pay tribute to them as ambassadors of our land to the world and leading figures of a sport that touches and moves millions of people, and for being a source of inspiration for new generation,” said Dávila, who is of the opinion that both athletes represent the best of Tenerife’s youth: “hard work, commitment and humility despite their successes, because they never forget where they come from.”