Nicolás Valentini Was Presented at Mendizorroza on Monday, Expressing His Excitement About Joining Spanish Football With Alavés

Accompanied by sporting director Sergio Fernández, the defender said he is ready to make his debut this Saturday in the season opener against Getafe. "I found a very nice city and a very organized club. I'm very happy, he said.

On negotiations: "I had a video call with Sergio Fernández and he convinced me from then on. I liked the project, his role as sporting director, and it was an easy decision. He noted that having Argentine teammates helps adaptation: "The language helps a lot, and having Argentine teammates makes it easier.

I didn't know them personally, although I already faced Garcés in Argentina. On the team: "I was watching the friendly in Santander. We have a good team that is well covered in all positions.

He added: "I come here with the confidence of Sergio and the club. I'll try to give my best and play. Regarding the three-center-back system: "In the last year and a half I've been playing in a back three and I can adapt, although I can play in any formation.

He described himself as "a tough center-back who works for the team. On stability: "I'm grateful to the club for their confidence. Taking the step to Spanish football is something very important that I dreamed of. He confirmed his fitness: I've been training with a coach who left me in great physical shape, and I'm perfect to go focused and play when the team needs me.