Papu Gomez insists he was ‘never interested in the economic aspect’ of offers, but jumped at the chance to join Sevilla after his Atalanta experience soured.
The Argentina international went from captain and fan favourite to outcast following a row with coach Gian Piero Gasperini in December.
As La Dea continued to win without him and the rapport remained tense, they decided it was best to part company and he was presented as a new Sevilla player today.
Papu Gomez insists he was ‘never interested in the economic aspect’ of offers, but jumped at the chance to join Sevilla after his Atalanta experience soured.
The Argentina international went from captain and fan favourite to outcast following a row with coach Gian Piero Gasperini in December.
As La Dea continued to win without him and the rapport remained tense, they decided it was best to part company and he was presented as a new Sevilla player today.
“In all honesty, I was never interested in the economic aspect of the proposals,” said Gomez in his press conference.
“I received offers from Arab clubs, but I have always just wanted to be happy in football. There’s still time for the rest. I think I’m in a very good period of form, at the peak of my career and want to continue playing at the highest level.
“I am an international, now I am challenging myself in a strong league in Spain with an important club like Sevilla. When I had the opportunity to come here, I didn’t think twice.”
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You can read the rest of Gomez’s comments in his presentation press conference on Football Espana.
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