Roberto Fernández: Perica's Hope and the Colchonero Interest
Roberto Fernández, Espanyol’s forward, has burst onto the scene with force in the ‘Blanquiazul’ team, quickly winning the affection of the fans. After his time at Sporting Braga, the player feels important and values his present at the Catalan club.
In a recent interview, Roberto revealed Atlético de Madrid’s interest in signing him before arriving at Espanyol. Although the negotiation did not come to fruition, the player prioritized stability in his career.
Ahead of the match against Atlético, Roberto acknowledged the quality of the ‘Rojiblanco’ team, highlighting its potential and its ambition to make up for recent adverse results. However, he is confident that Espanyol will go all out to seek victory at home.
Beyond the rival, Roberto praised Julián Álvarez, considering him one of the most outstanding strikers in La Liga for his constant movement and the difficulty in marking him.
He also had words of admiration for his teammate Joan García, praising his talent and performance both in matches and in training, ensuring that he sees him with options to go to the World Cup.
The Andalusian forward was optimistic about Espanyol’s chances of staying in the First Division, highlighting the unity of the group and the coach’s management, which are key to facing the challenge.
Roberto has expressed his desire to continue at Espanyol, although he leaves negotiations in the hands of his representative to stay focused on the pitch. His ambition is to continue contributing to the team with work and goals, consolidating himself as a fundamental piece in the ‘Perico’ scheme.
