The wait is over. For Battle, for the fans, but above all for Nicholas Figal, the 27-year-old centre-back who agreed to join Boca and this Monday it had its official presentation at the candy box with the club president Jorge Love Ameal, Y Jorge Bermudez on behalf of football council. The defender, who had already had his first training session with the group, thanked the club for the opportunity and said he was “very happy” to return to Argentine football.
“When I found out about the possibility of reaching Boca, I did not hesitate. Because I really wanted to return to the country and much more to Boca. I want to thank the Football Council, Roman, Jorge Bermudez Y Jorge Amelfor trusting me. I will try to restore that confidence on the field with good performances”, promised the former Independent and Inter de Miami.
Figal has already had a medical check-up (Prensa Boca).
Figal will not have it easy to win a place, taking into account the very good present of both Carlos Izquierdoz like red frames. However, Cali must serve five suspension dates for tournaments CONMEBOL and Marcos, six, so Nico will have the chance to start the Cup as a starter and from there begin to convince Battaglia that they have what they have to fight for a position.
“In all the big teams there are great players. But I like to compete, my engine is to compete, so I will try to earn a place. I know that I come to a team that has the best players and that is what I like the most,” said Figal, who has already started training but does not set a date for his debut: “Sebastian will see that. I’m fine physically, but I want to improve. I will have to do preseason and the coach will decide when he needs me.”
The best phrases of Figal
“I needed to play here, in Argentina. I felt very comfortable playing in Independiente. I’ve learned a lot in MLS. It’s very competitive, very physical, and there are very good players, too.”
“It’s a great challenge for me. I arrive at an age where I feel very good mentally and physically. I think that a Boca defender has to have all the qualities: fast, knowing how to play in the middle of the field and having a lot of seasoning. at an age that I have a stronger mentality than at 20. Although I’m not big, I’m 27, an age that I like a lot.”
“I was very anxious to sign. Every day I talked to the people who were behind the negotiation. I really wanted to be with my teammates. Today I already had my first training session. I found a group of good people, so I’m very happy.”
Figal comes from playing in the MLS.
“It’s a privilege to wear this shirt. Boca is a very big club in the world. It’s a source of pride for me and I’m very happy to get here. I’ll work and be as professional as possible, hopefully I can grasp Sebastián’s idea quickly”.
Figal, in a match against Boca in 2018 (AFP).
“I uploaded a story to the networks watching Boca. I felt like doing it because I was happy that the negotiation was advancing. I like to watch football and my team more. I see Boca well, we have great players and we are ready to fight in all fronts that we propose”.
“I have friends who are fans of Boca and they come to the field. They tell me what a full stadium is like and the truth is that I really want to play with a full field. It would be very nice.”
“I’ve had to play more central than right-back. Where Sebastian needs me, I’m going to do it.”
“Does Beckham or Roman hit him better? I can’t say, but… Well, it’s Roman, ha.”
