Papu Gomez introduces himself: “I want to bring Padova to Serie A: let’s see if I’ll be there for Sunday…”

Finally. We can say it: it’s his time. He waited two years, but now the PapuGomez he is ready to return to the field. And he will do it with the Padua (here is the analysis of the last victory with Catanzaro). Having served his disqualification for doping, the Argentine champion could already make his debut on Sunday 3pmto theEuganean against the Juventus Stabia Of Ignazio Abate. His presence, however, is in strong doubt due to a minor physical problem, which will be evaluated. Time to time. The Papu he came back and the Padua he will have to enjoy it. Also because the Argentine was clear: he is serious and wants to bring his new team to Serie A. Here’s what the Argentine said this afternoon, hours 3pmin a presentation press conference in the press room of the Euganean Stadium.

Papu Gomez introduces himself to the world in Padua: here are his words

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After two years the PapuGomez he will be able to play again and will do so with the white shield shirt: “There is no pressurebut it is a real responsibility to represent the people of Padua and this city. I am representing Padova on a global level and I believe it is a responsibility that brings me a lot of joyalso because with this shirt I can go back to playing football. And we hope to do so for many years. The first to convince me was sporting director MirabelliI also had other offers from abroad, in the United Arab Emirates, but I wanted to stay here, to remain competitive. My home is here. Padova represents a real challenge for me, I want to bring Padova to Serie A. This is the goal I have in mind. The first months of the disqualification were the most difficultbecause I didn’t know what to do, whether to continue playing or not. The two years were too long and at 35 at the time I didn’t really know what to do. Little by little the anger transformed into the desire to go back to playing. I want to stop when I want“.

“I gave my all during this period to do the best possible training. I’ve been working well these past few months. Mentally it’s difficult to train and not being able to play is the hardest part – continues the Papu – because you are not 100% part of the group. But I’m certainly physically fine and it will take me very little to get back into the best condition. The team has a winning mentality and has carried this from last year. He also brought it to Serie B and takes to the field every Sunday to win. I’ve had a little trouble these daysbut let’s hope it’s nothing serious. I have never had a coach younger than me. The idea is to lend a hand together. I have to keep learning. Andreoletti sees it as promising, it has a huge futurefrom Serie A. He demonstrated it in Serie C and is proving it now in Serie B. I really like training and Andreoletti is a very knowledgeable coach. We can work very well to help me grow too“.

Papu: “Here’s what I can give to Padova”

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“I am experiencing the affection and warmth of the peopleit’s the best. You can find me at the supermarket shopping, in the center for a walk and I experience the city like a normal citizen. The city surprised us in a positive wayshe is young, alive, university. The Paduan surprised me with his friendliness, towards me and my family. We adapted greatthe children have started their activities and we are good to go. To Padua I can bring the experience I have gathered over these years of football. Then I want to be an example for the kids, I want to help everyone and I want to grow together with society. I want to take Padova as high as possible. The journey of the last two years has been full of lessons. I was able to take negative things and change them into positive ones. At times I felt a little alone, but now I see things more peacefully. I no longer worry so much about things that aren’t worth it. And then I live in the present. I want to live in the present and my present is Padova. And so I want to give my best“.

Andreoletti, the World Cup and towards Juve Stabia…

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“I have to adapt to the coach’s game, we don’t want to distort the team’s naturewhich is doing very well with a precise game idea. We won’t do any experiments, I will play where I have almost always played. The big dream is to play in Serie A with PadovaI aim for the maximum. I’m not coming to stay here just for… I give my all and I want to take Padova to the highest level. When I signed the contract I knew I wouldn’t arrive at Real Madrid, but the club is doing its best“.

“The World Cup was good, because we won itbut it was a little strange for the time. I like the World Cup after the season, but I have to say that the players got there better. In this World Championship everyone arrived in top physical condition. Andreolettiat a dinner in Bergamo months ago, he wanted to understand why I wanted to come to Padua, what was inside me. We talked a lot about football, then he is from Bergamo and we talked about Atalanta, how he plays, but mainly he wanted to understand if I really had the desire to get back into the game. I cannot confirm whether I will be there with Juve Stabia. With the medical staff we will evaluate the best option and decide what to do“. So the PapuGomez he introduced himself to the fans at the press conference Padua.