First interview for Borja Mayoral as the new striker of the Roma. Here are his words to the official channels of the Giallorossi club: “I’m very happy to be here. They have been very busy days, but the important thing is to be here and have a great desire to start”.
What prompted you to choose Roma?
“I think Roma need no introduction. They are a very important club, with a great history. It is an honor for me to be able to defend these colors. The conviction that the club has shown in wanting to bring me here … talk to the coach, with the CEO… they gave me a lot of confidence. I’m happy to be here “.
You talked to Fonseca, what did he tell you?
“He called me and said he was very interested in me. He told me that he had known me for a long time and that he would like to train here at Roma. He told me that I am a young player with great prospects, that I would make a great contribution to the team. After talking to the coach and hearing these things, I did everything to come here as soon as possible. “
Zidane in the past said: “He is a striker who can score every time he shoots”. Is this your best quality?
“Yes, I consider myself a player who can contribute in terms of goals, but also a player who knows how to play well outside the penalty area. I can put my teammates in a position to do well. I am a player who plays for the team. team, which works a lot. I want to work hard to earn my place in the team and achieve the goals that the team has set itself. “
The Italian league has always been considered more complicated than the others for forwards. Do you think that with your characteristics you will be able to settle easily in Serie A?
“It’s a new challenge for me, but it’s a challenge that fascinates me. Serie A is a league that is growing a lot. I’m in a great team and I’m sure I will learn a lot from Italian football. The defenders here are tough. face, but this will serve me to improve and become a great player. “
It’s not your first experience abroad, you played in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg, but you were very young. How grown up do you feel now?
“I have grown a lot, because I went there when I was 19 and went to play in one of the best teams in the Bundesliga. I was lucky enough to play alongside Mario Gomez, who is an institution there. Now I am a completely different player. , I have matured a lot. I have already accumulated experience in the Primera División, after playing for Real Madrid and two years in the Levante, which has made me grow a lot as a player. I believe, therefore, that I already have some experience from mine, I’m no longer as young as when I went to Wolfsburg. Coming to Roma is a stimulating challenge for me, I’m happy to be here. I can’t wait to start playing. “
In addition to you, there are 4 other Spanish players in the squad. Have you heard any of them?
“Yes, I’m glad there are other Spaniards here. When I went to Wolfsburg there weren’t any even though there were some who spoke Spanish. I think I’ll be able to settle in here more quickly. I know them all, but personally I know Pedro well. . We went on holidays together in Tenerife, I have known him for many years. We spoke to him on Whatsapp and I think I will get along very well with him and with the other Spaniards. “
Is there anything you feel like promising the fans?
“I will give everything for this shirt. I thank the club for the work they have done to bring me here to Rome and for the trust they are giving me. I hope it will be a positive season. I will do everything to help the team and give my best to honor this jersey. And I hope to see the fans at the stadium as soon as possible. “
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