Toni Villa and Manu Vallejo. O Manu Vallejo and Toni Villa. One and another were the last two signings that Girona announced on the last day of the market. In addition, they made their debut at the Mallorca pitch and, with them on the pitch, the team managed to tie a match that had been complicated by Raillo’s goal. While hoping again to have a chance on Friday against Valladolid, one and the other have been officially presented today at the Montilivi stadium. They have explained why they have decided to sign until 2025 with the Catalan team and what they expect from this season, in the individual and collective sphere.
TONI VILLA
filing
“Everything has gone very quickly. I had the option of coming to Girona for a long time and I knew that they wanted me. From the moment that possibility existed, Valladolid opened the door for me and I was very clear about it “What everyone wants is to go where they want to go. They want to feel valued and good. I know a lot of players who have been through here and none of them have spoken badly about the club or the city. Things so I have taken them into account.”
Debut a Palma
“In Palma I felt good. It’s true that when I left the team was suffering a little and it’s always difficult to jump on the field in these kinds of minutes. But I found spaces and helped the team a little. I saw myself well and luckily we were able to draw.”
Roll on the lawn
“My main role is to help. I want to integrate and adapt to what the coach wants and above all to lend a hand where necessary.”
Friday, Valladolid
“Everything is going very fast. I sign and only a day later I make my debut. Then, after a little while, it’s my turn to play with my former team. I’ll see a lot of people I know. I haven’t even had time to miss them! They are people I have a lot of respect for. I hope the three points are for us.”
the proper rival
“Valladolid is a very powerful team, which likes to have the ball. That’s why we have to take it away from them. They make the most of transitions. We have to try not to turn it into a game, precisely, full of transitions.”
Field positions
“At the point of attack, playing as a false nine, I think I could play. I can also play on both sides, especially on the left. I’m a very versatile footballer, I try to adapt wherever I’m told.”
MANU VALLEJO
Why Girona?
“At the end of the day it’s about decisions. Everyone spoke well of me here. The game proposal, the system and the coach’s idea suit me very well. There weren’t as many options as they said either. It attracted a lot of attention to me and I chose what I thought was best for me. Girona is a team with ambition, that keeps doing things well and I’m the kind of player that focuses on that way of doing things” .
Premiere in Mallorca
“I felt good in Palma. I’m coming from a rather poor year, especially mentally. My head was failing me. Now I’m in a good moment. On Saturday I was the player I want to be in Girona. From from here, to grow and improve”.
Positions on the lawn
“I feel good in the three positions above. Where I feel best is behind a reference striker. I have played in all three positions. Wherever I am, what I will try to do is contribute the most in favor of the team.”
first impressions
“Since I’ve arrived here I’ve felt good, with good energy, fresh and everything a footballer needs. I’d like to have a good year. Hopefully it’s the best I’ve done so far, but no The best step of my career, I hope this will come later.”
good start
“Last year it was fomut. That’s why, to start having minutes and leaving with good feelings from the field is a bit what I wanted. From then on what I have to try is to keep growing. I have the goal of gain confidence. I am very grateful to the dressing room, the coach and also all my teammates. They have welcomed me very well, I feel at home. It seems that I have been here for much longer.”
The penalty in Palma
“I think it’s the striker who has to kick them and I tried! But Samu played veteran. To be the first, I let it be that way.”
Arguments for the decision to be the right one
“In the end what I want is to fulfill goals, in terms of the team and also as an individual. I would like to find myself personally as the player I am, because in the last year I have not been. I intend to get back to my best version. With energy, and the desire to convey a lot. From here, I will try to have a good year. As a team? The goal is to win as many games as possible and catch the save.”
Without being clear about the destination
“I’ve lived the summer with a lot of uncertainty. And well, it’s not living, I can say that now. In Valencia, on the first day I already had the goal of meeting myself again. I saw myself at a good level and I saw myself with the confidence that I could try there. But the days went by and the market started to move, alternatives arrived. I was aware of what my role was, but I wanted to be more important. Girona it’s a good club and that’s why I’m here.”
