The forward was introduced to Bi-Tri, a club for which he had a brief stint as a youth player. “I am happy to set foot at the Tumbaco headquarters again,” he said.
The official announcement of the club has arrived and all of El Nacional is celebrating: Fidel Martínez He is already a new Nacho player. The rumor of the last few days had been confirmed by the forward, who traveled to Quito to be under the orders of Ever Hugo Almeida, and then the institution presented it on its channels.
«When the Profe called me he told me about the project, President Marco (Pazos) too. I am happy to take on this challenge. I come to a big team like El Nacional, we have to do things well“said the former Barcelona player, who will sign for two years, in an improvised press conference at the airport.
In addition to confirming his signing for B-Tri, Alegría y Atrevimiento revealed that he already had a stint with Puros Criollos when he was a youth player. «I arrived in 2004 or 2005 to do a test but things did not work out. Now I return with a lot of maturity, with more experience. “I am happy to set foot at the Tumbaco headquarters again and I hope I can play soon.”he commented.
Regarding the objectives for this season, he explained: «Unfortunately the team was left out of the Libertadores, but with the arrival of players it will be further strengthened. “We are going to go step by step, but it is a big team and we have to fight for important things.”
«They have very good players, I have suffered them, ha. There is a very good group of young people from El Nacional. The fans are impressive, all red, like when they were promoted,” he said about his new team. And about playing at altitude he analyzed: «At first I will feel the normal suffocation. But I did the preseason normally. “I know several of the teammates and that will make everything easier.”
Fidel Martínez (d.) during a training session in Barcelona. Photo: @BarcelonaSC
Your thanks to Barcelona
Fidel Martínez also took the opportunity to say goodbye to Barcelona. «I want to thank the yellow fans, the players, the coaching staff, who have always supported me. Now I take on a new challenge, I am happy and happy“, said.
He also clarified that there was no conflict with coach Diego López. «There was always communication with the teacher about my future, I am grateful to him he always gave me advice. “I hope he does very well in Barcelona.”
Would you shout a goal for Barcelona? «I have respect for the fans, I am going to enjoy watching them. I wish Barcelona the best, I am a fan.
By: Diario OLÈ