Hercules midfielder Jose Articles In his presentation this Wednesday, he stated that signing for the Alicante team is always a very good option, although in his case it would mean going down one category. The player from Mérida had the opportunity to make his debut in a match that resulted in a comeback like Hercules in the last minutes, despite being outnumbered against Ibiza last Sunday.

“We talked about it in the locker room. It was more than just an outstanding exit in a very complex game that was too steep for us. Expulsion of Jean Paul in the 20th minute, followed by a goal. The team always believed, did what it had to do, and we hit the three-point goal. “I’m very proud and happy to be here and to help in any way I can.”

“He didn’t have the fame or the minutes he expected in Mérida, and he wanted to go out looking for it. As soon as the Hercules option popped up, I didn’t even think about it for a second, not even for the fact of downgrade. A club like Hercules is always a very good option.», said Artiles, highlighting the facilities in the negotiation in Rico Pérez’s press room. “It was all very easy. Both sides were very willing to come to an agreement and there were no problems. Hercules A club with a lot of history and very clear goals. no matter how the season started. The squad was made accordingly, they talked to me very well about the coach and the truth is that it was clear from the very beginning ».

The midfielder from the Canary Islands is clear on the keys to achieving a promotion similar to what he won in Mérida last season: «work and perseverance. There are very good teams that fail to reach their goals in the end. There is no choice but to keep working hard, stay grounded, and have very clear ideas every day, every workout. Ever since I came, I’ve seen that the players have very clear ideas and are willing to work.”

Artiles highlighted his open offensive profession on the court: “Where I feel most comfortable indoors, midfielder or inside, but I also switch legs on the wing or even once a ‘six’. I’m here for whatever the team needs.” Finally, he talked about the situation in the table. “Hercules’ classification depends on the situation, the change of coach changed the dynamics, that’s what happened to us last year. Everything gets a lot easier once you get into a good dynamic, and that’s where I had to come,” he concluded.