Joaquin is confident Fiorentina can lift the Coppa Italia in May and challenge for the Scudetto within a few years.
“I am really happy here and am playing regularly. Now we want to hunt down Napoli from now until the end of the season for third place,” the Spaniard told Radio Blu.
Joaquin is confident Fiorentina can lift the Coppa Italia in May and challenge for the Scudetto within a few years.
“I am really happy here and am playing regularly. Now we want to hunt down Napoli from now until the end of the season for third place,” the Spaniard told Radio Blu.
Not only are these clubs battling for a Champions League play-off spot, but they will also meet in the Coppa Italia Final on May 3.
“I already won the Copa del Rey twice in Spain, but it’s going to be a difficult game against Napoli. Could it distract us from Serie A? No, we are not going to run that risk, as we want to do our best in both competitions.
“It wasn’t easy for me this season, as to begin with I’d play two games and spend the next two on the bench. I had never been in that situation before. I need to play consistently, even though I know all players want that.
“Football is different in Italy, but I am adapting. We’re struggling to score goals at the moment because opponents in Italy are very smart on a tactical level.”
Joaquin trusts the Viola can build towards not only Champions League qualification, but even the Serie A title.
“It can be done in two, three or four years, as this team has a lot of talent. We can fight in the future, but we are still a new team and others are at a more advanced stage of their projects. I have a long contract and we can grow.
“I came to Florence eight or nine years ago as a tourist. Now I live here with my family and it’s beautiful, with fine food and wine.
“I haven’t decided my future yet, but I would like to end my career at Betis.”