Sergio Bermejo This Monday he was introduced as the team’s new player. Elche CF Versatile midfielder who can play inside, midfield, center and right wing. He arrived on loan from Real Zaragoza with an option to buy until the end of the season..
Sergio Mantecon, sports director of Elche clubexplained:This is a player we have been following for a long time, despite the connection of his negotiation with Raúl Guti’s departure to Zaragoza.. “He showed from the first moment that he was willing to come, despite interest from other teams who were ahead of us in the standings at the time.”
The new Franjiverde player is delighted to join Elche and hopes to spend more minutes than he did in the big team.
How were the negotiations?
It was obvious that Elche wanted to come from the first moment. I am so happy. My idea for a long time was to look for another team where I could have more minutes. I felt very loved by Elche.
What made you not play as much as you did with Fran Escribá in Zaragoza?
I had an injury at the end of last season and almost missed the friendly matches. I don’t know if it’s boring or not because I haven’t started the season 100%. This is football. Real Zaragoza started very well and this makes it difficult for other players to get on the field. These are the coaches’ decisions and I am training well.
There might be a chance to face Zaragoza in a hypothetical promotion play-off…
Now I am focused and 100% focused on Elche. I was still thinking about Zaragoza until it became official, but now I just want to help my new team.
Which position do you feel most comfortable in?
I’ve always played mostly inside or behind the striker. They label me as a right winger but I only played there for Zaragoza and had to adapt. But this is professional football and I am ready to help wherever the coach needs me.
What did Carreira from Elche, whom you met at Celta B, tell you?
He told me that it was a very familiar team, things were going well and he wanted to come too. I didn’t think about it. I also had the opportunity to talk to the coach and everyone gave me a lot of confidence and gave me very good references.
How do you feel in your first days at the Elche club?
I’m very comfortable and really wanted to come. I could already see the great atmosphere in the stadium during our match against Burgos on Friday. The team is a great team and it shows. Our fans also support us very much and we are all heading in the same direction. Mourad’s goal made me happy too and when he scored we saw that there was unity and we hope to take it even higher.
What do you think of Beccacece?
He is a very friendly, very clear-minded and very competitive coach. He has very good talent and that’s what the group wants and the team is very happy.
Can Elche get promotion?
We know that the Second League is very long and difficult. Things are going well, the dynamics in the last few games have been very good and we need to improve day by day. I hope we can get it.