midfielder Nico Castrolast signature Elche CFofficially presented in the press room this Tuesday. Martinez Valero stadium. The Argentinean football player came with enthusiasm and assured that he succeeded. “Fulfill your dream of playing in Spain” and signing for the club from Elche means: “a change in my career”. A dream player, Franjiverde is confident that he can show his good level in 2019. Newell’s Old Boys from Argentina and this allowed him to reach European football and sign for the first team, even though he was only 21 years old. Genk from Belgium3.2 million transfer payers. He is now on loan from Belgian club Elche with an option to buy at the end of the season.
How did your signing with Elche go?
I wanted to take a step in my career. Elche was a club he knew and saw the possibility of adding minutes he didn’t have in Genk. In addition, he has a very good fight as he tries to promote to the First Division. Therefore, to achieve this, we must all work hard and work with maximum effort every day.
Did you talk to any of your compatriots before you came?
Yes, I spoke to Ezequiel Ponce who is here, he told me a little bit about the club and when I arrived I found a great band.
He transferred from Newell’s to Gengk at a very young age. Do you hope to show in Elche the level you gave in Argentina?
Much has been said about this in Argentina and whether it is time to step into Belgium. Now I want to focus on Elche because it is a huge challenge for me. I hope to regain my Newell level, which I failed to show in Genk last year because I had a few minutes. There’s a good band and good teammates here, and that’s going to be good for me because it allows you to go out on the field and present your best level.
Did you know Beccacece? Did you talk to him?
Yes, I spoke to him and as soon as he arrived. I knew him because I was able to be with him in the Argentina sub’20 team. I was happy to see that he is the coach of Elche. He told me about the club and bet on me. I asked him to come and now I want to show him all that confidence on the field.
What does making the leap into Spanish football mean to you?
A huge change for my career. My dream was to play in Spain. I watched the competition on TV and here I am today.
How is it found physically?
I spent the entire pre-season with Genk and played a few friendlies. I’ve been a little off the last few weeks because I was negotiating with Elche. But I continued training because I knew this step would be taken. Now I’m trying to adapt to the weather and training sessions.
In which position of the field do you find yourself most comfortable?
I like the point guard position behind the forward. It is the place where I feel most comfortable and free while playing my football. I talked to the coach, he knows my features and he also asked if I need to work hard to recover the ball.
Did having Argentine teammates, an Argentine coaching staff, and an Argentine property help you make the decision to come? Will it make it easier for you to adapt?
When I saw the names and people in the club, I was much more motivated to come. This will also be good for my harmony and I am willing to work hard to help.