Riquelme: I felt Betis’ desire for me, and this feeling of need is important

Today, Betis Club officially announced that Riquelme is a new member of the team, and he made a debut at the press conference with club chairman Angel Harrow and sporting director Manu Farjado.

Angel Harrow

"I firmly believe that he will make a great contribution to the team. He will bring us a lot of quality on the offensive end. He is at the golden age of 25 and has played 200 professional games in a big club like Atletico Madrid and has also played twice for the Spanish national team. Although he is still young, he is already an experienced player. We thank your family, agent and Atletico Madrid for helping to facilitate this transfer."

Manu Fajado

"We want to thank Riquelme, his family and agent for their collaboration, which enables him to be a part of the Betis family. His arrival has made us look forward to it, and besides being a great player, he is also a great guy who will add strength to Betis from day one. He is a versatile player who can play well in multiple positions in the frontcourt. We have been striving to sign him for several seasons and we have finally achieved this goal."

Interview with Kerrmei:

About the blessings of relatives and friends to themselves

"My grandfather was not present today, but I am very grateful to him. Without his support, all this would not be possible. I love him very much."

About the first test I experienced in the locker room - singing

"Yes, I sang... and sang very well, I do know a little music."

Regarding why I chose to join Betis

" The first time I went with Manu- When Fajado talked, I felt his desire for me, and this feeling of need was very important to me. When I told them that I wanted to come here, they showed the same enthusiasm. As for the fans, they felt their enthusiasm for the game every time I came here, which is one of the most impressive things in La Liga. "

" There is no doubt that this is also where I want to play, and I believe here I can best play my abilities, and I hope to reward the club and my teammates for me Trust, believing that everything will go smoothly. ”

About the relationship with Isco

"I have a special connection between Isco and I, and sent me a message when he learned that I was about to join, which made me feel very warm. Although I didn't need to introduce who he was, that move made me realize that my teammates really wanted me to be a part of them. In just two days, I felt the atmosphere like home here."

About learning with Simeone

"Everyone knows how high Simeone's requirements are. Every training and every movement, he asks you to do your best. The experience of the past two years has allowed me to grow a lot and learn a lot. Now I will try to learn from a world-class coach like Pellegrini."

For future goals

"I see the club growing and growing at an amazing rate, and I'm here to help achieve all the established goals. We are an ambitious team, hoping to achieve To the highest level. We will be down-to-earth and move forward step by step. "

Regarding whether to choose the No. 17 jersey

"I am still training with this number, but I have not decided the final decision yet. I know it means a lot to Betis. No matter which number I choose in the end, I will wear it with the greatest sense of pride and responsibility." "

When talking about personal goals, "the first thing is to continue to improve myself, and then it is to repay the club and teammates to me Trust. When someone has high expectations for me, I will work harder to repay this expectation. I believe I will feel very comfortable here because it is full of the beauty of human nature. We will move forward step by step and enjoy every day. "

Faced with the pressure of the outside world on ourselves as a heavy signing

"No, this is not pressure, but an honor. As players, we know that people have expectations of us. I will do my best to reassure them and will not live up to these expectations."

source:7mvn com