Aliendro, Borja and Solari, River’s reinforcements. Photo: River Press.
In addition to the press conference of Marcelo Gallardo, this Tuesday at the RiverCamp in Ezeiza, the presentation of the last three reinforcements took place: Rodrigo Allendro, Miguel Borgia Y Paolo Solari. The first has already debuted and the other two could do so this Thursday at 21:30 in the Monumentale against Gymnastics for date 9 of the Professional League, because hours later they were included for the first time in the list of players called by the Doll.
Gallardo will thus be able to see the last reinforcements in action, who have come to give value to the team’s attack, diminished after the departure of Julián Álvarez to Manchester City.
Borja is an established player. American champion with Nacional de Medellín and an excellent performance in Palmeiras, at the age of 29, the Colombian is facing a great challenge in his career. And Solari is a bet. A 21-year-old who made a great performance in Colo-Colo de Chile and stood out against River in the group stage.
At noon, accompanied by president Jorge Brito and Gallardo himself, the newcomers spoke briefly and gave their first impressions of their new club. The highlights of each are detailed below.
Rodrigo Allendro
“I had several possibilities. Marcelo’s call was important. The club’s project for those who are out, want to know how they are. Happy, I hope to be up to the task. I was surprised by the intensity of how they train, how the group is and the quality of people to follow for good things.
“It’s the biggest challenge for me. Whether it cost me or not, I feel that the intensity of the matches is costing me. The Cup match was a hard blow, with Barracas a good match was played. With Vélez the first one. time I need to adapt to perform at the level I want to be. “
Miguel Borgia
“We know the history that has marked the Colombians, very well. I recently spoke with Santos (Borré). And he told me that it was a very complete club, that I would feel very good and a very good human group. That one. Juanfer motivated me too. We knew what was being played and what will continue to be played, what will happen in the future. Thinking about this, I made the decision with my family. I am grateful to God for the opportunity. “
“It is a great responsibility for me, with my family, the fans, the coaching staff and the management. They have trusted me. I hope to make the most of it.”
“I think Julián left a mark, but I thought about what I can contribute from my seat. The support of the group will certainly be very important. The level I have will help me a lot. We have a great group to make history and thus occupy the place left by the companion who has gone “.
“Argentine football is very intense, it is played at a different pace than in Colombia or other countries. This makes a difference internationally. Very happy to be here. With the group and the coaching staff I have, I intend to enjoy it. twice”.
Paolo Solari
“I was having lunch with my girlfriend when I got the call. Exciting for me for what I’ve been working on. Tears came to my eyes, for the appreciation I have for the club and what it means. It fills me and mine. family with pride, I hope I can live up to the club. “
“I’m enjoying it to the fullest, it’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was little. It’s a great pride for my whole family. Tears fill my eyes for all that the club means and the people it has.”
“Playing in the River is everything. I have a great appreciation for him, my father instilled it in me when I was little. I’m happy for the sacrifice I made.”
“From the outside you could see that everything is very intense, that it changes a lot. I experienced it in these two days of training with the group”.
Source: Clarin
