> “After the injury, I wanted to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. I trained hard to achieve that, but you have to respect the manager’s decision, and I did,” he told reporters.
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> “They opted for Joan, who is doing a great job, and I respect that. We always had a good relationship, even if you all want to believe otherwise.
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> “The competition between us was very healthy. I wanted consistent playing time, and in the end, that’s what I was looking for. I have to say that I have personal goals; I want consistent playing time, and that’s my objective now.”