Statements to “Marca” were given by Santiago Esebefore his elder Olympiakou with the Fiorentina (22:00) at the OPAP Arena with the prize of the Europa Conference League trophy.
The central midfielder of the “red and white” stood in the calm brought by his arrival Jose Luis Mendiliberbut also in what he has asked of them in today’s match, while he compared the friends of Piraeus with the Argentinian fan, saying that they love football.
“Jose has given us a lot of peace of mind since the first day he arrived. He wants us to experience the game for ninety minutes and not lose concentration or lower the volume for a second. It tells us not to get tired of doing things well. He wants us to be the right team, both in training and in rest, precision and good daily training“, he initially reported and continued for the friends of the “red and white”.
“Olympiakos fans are crazy about football and have a lot of passion for the club. The stadium is always full and they shout and sing non-stop. They are very similar to the Argentinian fan because of how they feel and the love they have for the club. I feel very loved by the fans, they show me their love every day and it’s something I’m very grateful for».
About his life in Greece, he stated: “My arrival in Greece has made me grow in aspects of maturity. I started playing Europa League and Conference League matches against big opponents where you have to be focused or at high intensity until the end of the match. It’s a very high level of demand and I think today playing these types of games has given me experience for the next years of my career.
On the next step in his career: “You always want to keep making leaps in your career and try to get as high as you can in terms of leagues and teams, but personally it’s something I always try to stay away from out and let the people who work with me take care of it».
Finally, for her interest Betis last summer, he emphasized: “Yes, last summer was hectic. There were a few interested parties who came to speak to my agent and that is very pleasing. The Betis thing was something very nice… I had the chance to talk then with Ramon Planes who was following me, who was interested, and for someone with his career to follow me is an honor for someone as a player. Unfortunately, passport times delayed all these “opportunities”. But as I always say, things happen for a reason and I had the opportunity to join a great club like Olympiacos which is fantastic and I’m very grateful to have experienced incredible things».
Source: Sport Fm
I am currently a news writer for News Bulletin247 where I mostly cover sports news. I have always been interested in writing and it is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.
