Nicolás Otamendi and his harsh reflection on the country: “It is becoming increasingly difficult for me to return to Argentina”

Nicola Otamendi is living a fantastic present, both in the Argentina national teamas in Benfica. The world champion central defender is one of the references and undisputed starter of the Albiceleste, just as he is also in the Portuguese team, where he shares the dressing room with his friend Angelo Di Maria.

The 36-year-old footballer from Vélez reported from Portugal and spoke about the possibility of returning to Argentina at some point in his career to wear the colors of the club he is a fan of. River Plate.

“The truth is that I feel very comfortable here, the club shows me that, I feel very comfortable here”, Otamendi began with great sincerity in front of the television. DSport.

And he continues: “I renewed for another two years. It’s true that I’ve been a River fan since I was very little and my fanaticism is a very beautiful thing, but I try to live day by day and well, at the moment I feel good.” I’m here enjoying Benfica, which is Europe, and my family is very comfortable in Portugal.

“I have been here with my children for many years and the truth is that the question of returning to Argentina is becoming more and more difficult due to my age, because my children grew up in Europe. and Argentina is not very good either. It’s true that I would like to be close to my family, close to my parents, my brothers and my friends, but the way Argentina is made, it’s very complicated,” added the Benfica captain.

Taking into account the statements provided by Ota, his return seems like a utopia. The last time he played in the country was in 2010, when he wore the shirt of Vélez, the club where he debuted in the first team and became champion in 2009, with Otamendi one of Fortín’s main players. In the Liniers team he played 41 matches and scored one goal.

Another of the topics the Argentine spoke about was his possibility of being included in the list of players who will go to Olympic Games From Paris 2024.

“I always say that everything related to the Argentine national team wants it to be there and the truth is that obviously it is It’s a title that excites and motivates me. I have never had the opportunity to play in the youth team of the national team and even being a senior would be a dream, but the decision is up to Javi (Mascherano),” said Otamendi, who is hopeful of participating in the Olympic event with the Under 23 team. .

I also add: “We all want to be there, but hey, I will always be available to wear the national team jersey.”, both at the Olympic Games, obviously at the Copa América, but well, the decision is obviously up to Javier (Mascherano). “As an Argentine, you want to defend your shirt at any time and I hope that if it is my turn I can continue to enjoy myself.”