Lisandro Magallán became the first reinforcement of Vélez and, after signing his contract, was officially presented. After completing his first training in the Olympic Village, he spoke at a press conference and later did Guillermo Barros Schelotto.
The defender explained the reasons for his return to the country: “For personal situations he wanted to return to Argentine football,” he said, and told how the contact was given. “Guillermo communicated and showed me his desire to join the team and then talked to the managers,” he said.
“I am very happy for the decision I made. Vélez is a club that wants to continue growing and fighting for important things,” he said. With enthusiasm, he added: “The expectations are great, there is a lot of excitement.” And it made it clear how it feels in this new challenge: “I feel at my best, physically I'm very good.”
Later, the twin also gave his vision about the arrival of Licha. “Magallán is a player with a lot of experience. He hadhe commented.
In addition, he highlighted other aspects of the new reinforcement: “I know the quality of person and the quality of professional, in that sense it will help us a lot, I already Vélez. ”
Magallán in the Olympic Village. (Vélez Press)What did Guillermo say about the fallen pass?
Vélez's Pol Fernández's pass seemed closed, but in the last hours there was an unexpected turn and everything fell. The midfielder, who came from being free after passing through strength, had everything ready to join the Liniers team, but for personal reasons he decided not to advance.
Guillermo Barros Schelotto explained how things were given: “Unfortunately, Pol made the decision not to sign the contract. We had fixed everything both the club in the economic part and what he could contribute as a footballer, but he made a personal decision and respect him”he said.
Regarding how the armed squad will continue after this decline, the DT already has an alternative: “Diego Valdés will perform tomorrow at the property and is a player very similar to Pol”, advance.
He signed a contract until December 2027 (Press Vélez)“My wish is to be champion”
Lisandro Magallán already lives his first days as a Vélez player and not only spoke at a press conference, but was also the protagonist in the official channels of the club. In one of the videos spread on social networks, he made it clear what motivated him to join: “I chose Vélez because he was the first one who called me, who gave me the opportunity to join this club.” And in a brief ping pong, he did not hesitate to answer: “My desire is to be champion.”
With 31 years and a career marked by its passage through great teams, Magallán returns to Argentine football after six years abroad. He played in Europe for clubs such as Ajax, Alavés, Crotone and Anderlecht, and more recently was in Mexico, where he played 70 games with the Pumas shirt, she scored a goal and gave an assistance.
He arrived with the pass in his possession, signed a contract until December 2027 and already works under the orders of Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who especially asked for it and He immediately incorporated it into the preseason in the Olympic town.
