Nacho Fernández, candid about Enzo Pérez’s departure from River: “It was a bit strange how he left”

Enzo Perez already left River. He’s a new player Students. But in Núñez there is still talk of his departure. And he continues to make noise. A statement from Nacho Fernandezafter the preseason in the United States, he brought the issue back to the surface.

“It was a little strange, honestly, how he left,” Fernández said in an interview with Tyc Sports, when asked how uncomfortable the captain’s farewell was for him. “Enzo is a reference for the club, personally I got on very well. But well, these are stages that are being completed, he made the decision to leave, he had his reasons and I hope that things go very well for him”, he added.

And when they asked him if he knew the reasons why he made that decision, Nacho thought, hesitated and replied: “I know some things, I shared holidays with him. But Enzo is also reserved on these topics and he has many codes”.

Then he left a reflection that involved both Pérez and Martín Demichelis. “The club is ahead of everyone and Enzo and Demichelis understood this. Enzo trained with an animal when he was 37 and that’s why Martín used him. He continues to be one of Argentina’s best five and has earned his place through training and matches,” said the midfielder who turns 34 on Friday.

And as for his future, Nacho ruled out the possibility of going to Gimnasia de La Plata as was rumored and confirmed that his idea is to complete the two years remaining on his contract with Núñez’s club. “I have a contract with River until 2025 and for now my mind is on River. I have had no contact with the club, nor the club with me. When my contract expires we will see what will happen,” said the midfielder regarding his future.

Regarding his present, he commented: “I don’t see myself starting as a starter, but I train every day to become one. We are many players and we must always compete. The DT is the one who chooses and we all must be available when it is our turn.”

He added: “Everyone wants to play and no one likes to go out, but you have to be self-critical and know that if the manager pulls someone out there will be a reason. And you have to have camaraderie, if I go out it’s because a partner comes in. “You have to wait for the opportunity and that’s how every group should be to maintain harmony.”

Finally, in reference to the little ones, he closed: «The little ones must know how to listen, learn and train themselves as they have done, but they are very good. They have many conditions, accompany them, don’t get confused, listen to the advice of the older ones and the possibilities they will have.”