Elche football player José Salinas, who played for Unionistas de Salamanca (First RFEF) on loan this season, evaluated the course he recently completed and talked about his ambition in an interview with the official media of the franjiverdes club. For the near future, it’s nothing short of earning a spot in the Elche first team next season after being renewed until 2025.

Future at Elche

“For Elche, when you’re a young player, you dream of coming to the first team. For me, it’s a dream and I really want to start pre-season and give my all”.

“I felt Elche’s support throughout the year. It would have been a dream to stay in the first team and it’s a sign that I’m doing things well. I’m looking forward to making that dream come true.”

Encounter with Elche in the Cup

“The Cup game against Elche was nice and weird especially in the first few minutes because I ran into the players I played with last year. It was also weird because of the fog.”

Season in Salamanca

“I went to Salamanca to improve as a player and expectations were more than met. I gained the coach’s trust and felt very good individually. Just with the bitter taste of not making the playoffs.” For one rating, but the overall rating is good”.

“I knew so little there, they told me they had fans but I couldn’t imagine what I went through, it’s crazy. There were people who traveled 500 miles to see us.”

“I was able to help the team with goals and assists. It was always too much to get into the opposite zone in the youth and in the reserve team, but it was difficult for me to score or assist. This time it was me. I can do it”.

“The important thing was that he made better decisions, I’ve matured. When I get to the top, I can’t get rid of him and I know how to make better decisions.”

emotional farewell

The Elche football player also showed his emotions, remembering the last match of the fans of his team with Unionistas at the Riazor stadium: “Referee, don’t whistle the final that Salinas left us”.

“I was touched when I stepped onto the field and saw the banner. The love they have shown me throughout the year is incredible. I am so grateful.”