Posted November 18, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. by AD
Subject to heavy competition from Real Madrid, Alvaro Odriozola was loaned to Fiorentina all season to store playing time. Asked about his departure from the White House, the Spanish right-back was completely delivered.
Barred by competition from Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez at the right-back position, Alvaro Odriozola has left the Spanish Liga and Real Madrid during the last summer transfer window to join the Serie A , on the side of the Fiorentina. Loaned until June 30 at La Viola, Alvaro Odriozola does not regret at all the choice he made this summer. In an interview with AS, the 25-year-old defender let loose all his truths about his departure from Real Madrid.
“I would like to thank José María Callejón, because 'he encouraged me to come “
“My departure to Fiorentina?” I feel good in Florence, it's a wonderful city. People treat us well. I also think we have a good team and it will be a great year. (How were you received by Fiorentina?) Very good, I'm happy. I was very surprised because there is quality in this group and the people have a big heart. The team is united, they are coming out of a difficult year and they want things to go well, with the objective of fighting with dignity for Europe. (…) At the beginning, after the transfer, it took me time physically, and also to understand the tactical concepts of the coach. It took a few days before I understood what the coach expected of me, but now everything is clear and I can express my game. (…) There is one person who has helped me a lot, both for the signing that for my debut here is José María Callejón. I don't discover him now as a footballer, because he's awesome, he always has been and he continues to be, but as a person I would like to thank him publicly, because he me encouraged to come. Since my arrival, he has been like my father here, ”said Alvaro Odriozola.