This Hercules CF officially presented this Thursday. three signatures he made this winter market: Centre Mario Gomezincoming Salamanca trade unionists; left side Alberto Retuertahanded over by Deportivo de La Coruna; and versatile young forward Albert LukeIt is also included by an assignment. old until the end of the season.

three They showed their ambition and full faith that the long-awaited promotion to the first RFEF could still be achieved.

Mario Gómez explained the reasons why he left Unionista de Salamanca despite playing: «He was a key player and was the defender with the most minutes on the team. When it became known that Hercules was involved for everyone’s sake, I stopped playing until the negotiation was clear. It was a difficult situation because I have a family and making changes in the middle of the season is complicated. But When a club like Hercules called you and with such an ambitious project… That’s what made me decide to come.».

New blue and white stopper I wanted to thank sporting director Paco Peña and coach Lolo Escobar, for the confidence shown. “They supported me from the very first moment. It was not an easy negotiation as it took longer than expected.. Now I want to adapt to both the training sessions and the coach’s ideas as quickly as possible.”


Mario Gómez in his first practice with Hercules HCF


Mario Gómez described himself as: “a realistic player”. “I know my virtues and my faults. Due to my age (28 years) and experience, it’s time to come to this great club. May provides peace of mind and experience when games get a little ugly for results etc. I’m here to help as much as possible.”

New stopper looks In conditions to debut in Badalona next Sunday (12 hours). “Physically I feel pretty good. I’ve been training since Wednesday and I’m coming with full performance. I’m at the coach’s disposal.”

Alberto Retuerta for his part pointed out that: He had decided to leave Deportivo de la Coruña and settle in Alicante “mainly because of the lack of minutes he had”.. I wasn’t counting and Hercules is a team with great ambition and clear goals.. “I think I can help, take the minutes and show what I am.”

The 21-year-old left-back is very clear right now. “After all, what a football player my age wants is to play and more. If I couldn’t do it at Deportivo, I’m just as happy here at Hércules.».

Retuerta stressed “This club deserves to be in a higher category because of its players and fans.. That’s why I decided to come. Also for the coach who has great ambition to achieve the goal. It’s nice to be able to help Hercules get back to where he needs to be.”

The Madrid football player stated that the RFEF has dropped from First to Second “I don’t think it was due to lack of level or anything else. It’s true that I played a bad game with Deportivo in the Teresa Herrera cup, and I’ve played almost nothing since then.. I only had one chance in the cup. It’s harder to get into the team as a defender because the rotations are more complex and there are great players.

When asked to describe himself as a football player, he said:I love having the ball, coming in and crossing. But I also have a pretty good situation, and that is my ability to play center.. The coach likes to have the ball, dominate and control possession. That’s something that helps me tell me to come.”


Alberto Retuerta in his Hercules shirt HCF


The youngest of the three transfers is striker Albert Ramis Luque., Albert Luque, nephew of the former player of Deportivo de La Coruña and Mallorca, and new sporting director of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

Like his uncle, he is known in football as Albert Luque and although he admits it, He doesn’t want to see the sign of being a gamer who will revolutionize the games in the second episodes.: «If I start playing the revolutionary role better. I try to give everything the team needs when I go out on the field.”

The new striker noted: He likes to play on the left wing more because I can get in and out.», it can only be used by the technician.

After a great season at Eldense, this track had lost its importance. “By making us leaders, the coach trusted the people they believed were the best. Now I’ve decided to grow up and have more minutes in Hercules.»

Luque reminded that there are still options for promotion. «Last year, Eldense was in the same situation. We’re further and further from the playoffs, and we’re finally getting in and out. There’s a team and a fan that can do that.”provided.


Albert Luke HCF


Paco Pena: “There are three profiles we’re looking for”

Hércules sporting director Paco Peña said yesterday regarding the transfer of Mario Gómez, Alberto Retuerta and Albert Luque:we have three player profiles we are looking for and we’ve always wanted that. One of the priorities was Mario (Gómez) because that was a position where we were weaker. But the arrival of Albert and Mario gives us a leap in quality, the opportunity to do things differently and replace the players we already have.”The person responsible for the blue and white sports field commented.