The footballer had the intention of returning to his country to reunite with his family . His partner Lisandro Martínez motivated him and convinced him to stay in Amsterdam
Photo: JOHN THYS / AFP / Getty Images
Photo: JOHN THYS / AFP / Getty Images
In an interview for Ajax, Edson Álvarez revealed that he was very close to leaving football Dutch and return to Mexico . This is one more case of those stories in which the outcome could have been completely different from what is seen today. The Mexican soccer player highlighted that Lisandro Martínez was a key character in the player’s permanence in the Netherlands.
Edson Álvarez has had very prominent participation in the Dutch football first division. However, the defender felt the need to return to his country because could not be close to his family , this was one of the hardest things about her adaptation period. But the footballer of 19 year-old recognized that his teammate, Lisandro Martínez, convinced him to stay in Amsterdam.
“If ‘Licha’ had not been in those moments that could not be with my family, I would have returned to Mexico , the truth is, I was very close to returning and he was there telling me to hold on and hold on and see what life is like now, ”Álvarez explained in the interview that was posted on Ajax’s official YouTube account.
The Argentine soccer player was a fundamental piece in the Mexican’s adaptation to the city. The solidarity and moral support of the ‘Licha’ was constantly highlighted and highlighted by the former Aguilas del América player. “Many times I didn’t want to work or do things and ‘Licha’ told me that we had to do it, that our moment would come and what life is like doing”.
Not our best performance, but we are still at the top of the league. Important game is coming and we have to improve.❌❌❌ @ AFCAjax pic.twitter. com / JVCyXfsOdq
– Edson Álvarez (@EdsonAlvarez 19)
April 4, 2021
The versatile player acknowledged that he managed to establish a great connection with Lisandro Martínez. “We both grew up with many ideologies, we share many thoughts, we agree on many things that scare us, in the way we grow up and live, we connect a lot because we enjoy company ”, Álvarez acknowledged.
A few days ago, the Mexican footballer managed to lift the Dutch Cup, after they beat Vitesse in the final of the competition. Edson Álvarez and Lisandro Martínez were headlines and consecrated themselves on Dutch soil.
Edson Álvarez won his FIRST TITLE in European football. KNVB Champion Beker (Cup) with Ajax. And his performance in the final was fantastic. Right now he is one of the pillars in Erik ten Hag’s team. The Mexican in Europe who has been the best in the year 2021. PRIDE. pic.twitter.com/yyGWp1oL0t
– Undefeated (@InvictosSomos) April 18, 2021
“It was the work of both of us and now we are playing, we have to enjoy the position we are in because we are privileged to be here ”, he expressed.
During the season, Edson Álvarez has been a fundamental piece in the scheme of Erik ten Hag . The Mexican footballer has played 35 matches so far this season. Álvarez accumulates a goal and a pair of assists in 2, 312 minutes on the court.
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