Tomás Bottari, a key player for Chicago, with Olé: “We haven’t won anything yet” :: Olé

11/09/2024 19:47hs.

The great present of New Chicago, which is the only leader in zone B in the Primera Nacional with 54 points with seven dates left until the endcan be explained by some players who form part of the backbone of the team.

One of them is Thomas Bottaria 23-year-old central midfielder who arrived at the beginning of the year, earned a place in the eleven and is now key to the construction of Lobo Montenegro, who spoke with Olé.

His career, his time in Primera B and the involvement of Lobo Montenegro

“I started playing at Quilmes. I did all the youth teams there.”. Facundo Sava promoted me to First Division when I was 18 years old and I was growing more and more. In 2022 Leandro Benítez told me that he was not going to take me into account and I went to Flandria, there I met Lobo (Montenegro) and it was a great season. Last year I returned to Quilmes but for a management issue They deleted me, I trained after hours and I ended up leaving. Fabian Lisa, who I already knew, called me to join UAI Urquiza,” the midfielder began.

Tomás Bottari during his time at Quilmes

“Going down to Primera B was a difficult decision. It caught me by surprise, I didn’t expect it. Fabian’s (Lisa) call gave me confidence, supported me and made that process easier. Looking back on it today, with hindsight, It was useful to me, it was good, I got to know a very complicated category and it made me a better player”talks about his experience in the third category with the Villa Lynch Furgón.

Tomás Bottari played for UAI Urquiza during 2023

“Andrés (Montenegro) had me in Flandria and here (Chicago). I highlight his way of playing and leading the group. On a personal level, he made everything easier for me and showed me the way of how things are in Mataderos. It has a significant influence: it gives me a lot of confidence, it points out my mistakes and successes.”he expressed about the relationship with his current coach.

The arrival at Nueva Chicago, the present that the club is going through and the dream of returning to Primera

“As soon as the chance to come here presented itself, I didn’t even hesitate. When I arrived I found a huge club. I’m really enjoying it, and even more so now that we’re fighting for the tournament, which was what we set out to do in January. Today everything we are experiencing is fabulous“Bottari said about his arrival in Mataderos.

“A great group was put together and that is key. We are very satisfied with the tournament we are having, but at the same time We are aware that we have not won anything yet. We have seven games left that will be seven finals.there are a lot, a lot of points at stake. We are very excited and happy to be fighting for first place. We must continue along the same path to achieve what we so desire,” he responded when asked about Olé on the current situation of the Verdinegro and the chance of promotion.

Tomás Bottari, a key player for Chicago, with Olé

“One of the keys to today’s We are leaders and we have become so strong at home. people. We have their constant support. It’s incredible, we play in a packed stadium every game; weekdays or weekends, it doesn’t matter to them. That motivates us a lot, it’s a boost. The best way to give back what they give us is to keep winning”he said about the support of the fans.

His own assessment of his career, his way of playing, his role models and his future

“What changed from the Tomás Bottari who debuted in Quilmes to today? I think that The current one has grown and acquired a lot of experience in these 4 years of professional career. “It’s key to play, to get some experience and to gain confidence. It’s very important to feel confident with what the coach is telling you,” said the Torito all-rounder on his progress.

“Today is the best moment of my career. It’s a very nice year and I’m enjoying it to the fullest. Now the main objective is to return Chicago to the top category and Then I’ll see what the future holds, but today the priority is promotion here.”said the Quilmeño about what is looming on the horizon.

Tomás Bottari, a key player for Chicago, with Olé

“How would I define myself on the field of play? I am very brave, I like to put pressure, I like the touch, but I also look for the ball to reach its destination clearly. I try to be a link between the lines. A reference? Of Argentine football, Enzo Perez. From outside, Lea Paredes. “I look at both of them a lot.”