In an interview with Olé, the Argentine midfielder Ricardo Alvarez talks about the feelings for his former club Vélez, which recently secured the title in the Argentine league: “I was born into the club, I hold Vélez high and I celebrated happily. I followed everything on the internet, I still remember every moment at Vélez. When we won in 2011, the fans exploded, everyone was excited.” While Ricardo is an Inter player, he can’t hide his nostalgia for El Fortin: “I do still care about Vélez little bit, but that isn’t strange, it’s the club that made me who I am and that has given me so much. Now I’m in Europe, but some feelings can’t be erased. This Vélez has surprised me a lot as well as the striker Facundo Ferreyra (followed by Inter). I do not know him but he has done a sensational championship.”
Now, however, it’s Inter that is his team: “Slowly but surelyI am getting used to everyday life here too. I get letters from all over the world which means that I am in a very important club like Inter. Impressive. There are generally many from Argentina and South America here, making Argentina feels less distant. Choosing to go to Inter was an important decision, they have always treated me well. Wearing the Inter shirt is a feeling you can’t imagine. In recent months, I have not played that much, but I always try to do my best and show that I have what it takes to be in this club. Even when you’re off the team must continue to work and train in the same way, it is the only way to regain a place. When you get the chance you have to take advantage of it. My teammates talk all the time with me and tells me that if I keep calm my time will come.”
In Argentina, however, Alvarez was a star: “The first year in Italy was good, I played enough and felt important. Then I suffered injuries and had problems and when you’re not 100 percent the Italian football doesn’t give you anything for free. Therefore I want to return to my peak as soon as possible, I feel better and have more confidence in my form: if I’m okay, I can play with anyone.” Then he discussed the future: “In the distant future I see myself returning to Vélez since the club has given me so much. It would be nice to come back. River? I’ve heard rumors but my intention is to remain in Europe for many years. I want to establish myself, play as much as possible and then return to Argentina. I want to make a name for myself in Europe. In short, I want to stay here.”
Source: fcinternews.it
