In his presentation, Uruguayan showed optimism regarding his performance and established as objective to overcome the legacy left by the Argentine; He signed a contract until 2028
In the early afternoon of Friday (14), Santiago Rodríguez was officially presented as the new reinforcement of, assuming the position left by the Argentine. The 25-year-old Uruguayan midfielder arrives at the club after his transfer from New York City and signed a contract that extends until December 2028. In his presentation, he showed optimism regarding his performance and established to overcome the legacy left by Almada. “I know he was dear to his companions and the fans and I arrive to replace Almada. This does not bring me a pressure, on the contrary, motivates me a lot and I hope to do even more than him, ”said the reinforcement. “I know it’s hard, but I trust me a lot as a player and I know I have a lot of good companions who will help me,” he said.
During the press conference, Botafogo’s new athlete praised the coach’s work. According to him, the intensity of training and the direct approach of the coach are aspects that motivate him to dedicate himself even more. Rodríguez believes this methodology will be fundamental to its development and the success of the team. The player emphasized the need to improve his tactical skills to be considered in the Uruguayan team. He also expressed enthusiasm to contribute to Botafogo to achieve significant achievements such as aeo.
With the arrival of Santiago, Botafogo hopes to strengthen their cast and increase their chances of success in competitions. Uruguayan midfielder is expected to bring not only skill but also a new energy to the team, contributing to the search for important titles in the season.
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