Nicolás de la Cruz, the figure of the Millionaire: “I would never have gone free from River”

Marcello Gallardo that’s all River celebrated the recovery of Nicholas of the Cross. “Uruguayan, Uruguayan”, was the goodbye cry of the people after the 2-0 win. During this year it had ups and downs which is why at one point it lost ownership. However, in the last few games he has returned to play from the beginning and every day he is more settled. In view of Central Barracks Once again he was the key to the game for the Millionaire, he took control of the midfield, led, assisted and scored, 28th in 168 games.

Satisfied with his performance, the midfielder commented that he was happy to have played the whole match: “Luckily I felt good, because lately I never stop adapting to the body, but this time I managed to complete the 90 minutes, which I couldn’t do for a while ”. And he added on his position on the pitch, more as a double five than as a midfielder: “he is learning day by day, thanks to what the coaching staff and also my teammates have scored for me.”

Meanwhile, speaking of the match, he said: “The first half was a bit messy, we found some space behind the wheel, as well as being inaccurate. We corrected it in the final and we were better ”.

The Superclásico is coming, next Sunday at the Bombonera, and the Uruguayan anticipated: “It is a difficult game, we want to play it, win it and we will face it in the same way we prepare for all the games, with serenity and confidence in our game” .

The other good thing is that he will soon renew his relationship with River and also no longer occupy a foreign position. It is that she has obtained Argentine citizenship after completing the necessary period of stay in the country. Also the European market closed, there was no offer and the idea is that I continue for another couple of seasons. Likewise, the percentage that belongs to Uruguay’s Liverpool will be part of the deal. The Uruguayan club owns 70% of the pass while the River barely has 30%. The idea is to be able to purchase another part of the flyer pass.

“There has been a lot of talk about my transfer and although we were always in permanent contact with the two clubsI have always tried to focus on everyday life, with a very important personal goal at the end of the year, “explained De la Cruz, who is fighting for a place on the Uruguayan list of Qatar 2022. And he was emphatic about something:” I have always stated and also chatted with my rep: I would never go free. I am grateful to River and Liverpool. The details for the renewal are being defined and there will be news in the coming weeks. At 25, in his football prime, Nico De la Cruz will continue to River.