2024-02-17 00:27:54
The 36-year-old midfielder spoke about the club’s objectives for 2024 on a national and international level.
This Tuesday, the brand new reinforcement of Colo Colo, Arturo Vidalsigned his signature and made his return to the Cacique official after 17 years abroad.
The historic midfielder of the Chilean National Team offered his first press conference as a white player, where he spoke about his expectations and the team’s objectives for 2024.
Regarding his return, he stressed that he comes with a thirst for revenge and hopes to contribute much more than in his first stage, since at that time it was a consolidated team. “I am truly very happy to return home after almost 17 years. I return with many dreams fulfilled outside, I come happy, it was time to return. I always said I wanted to come back well. It arrived at a very good time, the recovery has gone perfectly”said.
Arturo Vidal’s objectives on his return to Colo Colo
Regarding the objectives, King is clear: “Put Colo Colo back at the top of South America“My goal is to be a champion with Colo Colo here in Chile and South America, and try to help as much as I can and prepare for the national team, which is very important.”
In that sense, the midfielder said: “I am here and the world is going to know Colo Colo because of me. “I want them to know it as one of the strongest teams in South America.”
Regarding the reception he expects both at the Monumental Stadium and in the other sports venues in the country, Arturo Vidal expressed: “I hope that in all the stadiums I go to feel the love. Just because you are a rival, people don’t have to forget what you have done in Chile. I hope the stadiums are full. That helps football, full stadiums are more beautiful. It would be nice if they applauded me every time I go, I hope it will be a nice show.”
On the other hand, he also spoke about what the arrival of a figure with his record to the Chilean tournament means. “When it’s my turn to play I will have to demonstrate my hierarchy, Talking about it now doesn’t help much. Already wearing this shirt, the teams knowing that they are going to face Vidal, things are going to change. “I hope it helps my teammates to have more confidence and not be afraid of anyone,” he commented.
And to close, Arturo Vidal called on the Colo Colo leadership to compete on an international level: “You have to spend to have a competitive team in South America”he sentenced.