The Selection striker was presented by the Spanish team, with which he will play in the Europa League. The signing process is exhaustive and even references from Eduardo Berizzo, the Reds coach.
Ben Brereton takes the big leap in his career. After a few unsuccessful seasons in search of promotion to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers, the Chilean national team has reached another of the competitions that feature in the world’s top 5: LaLiga. He does it to wear the Villarreal jersey, with whom he had reached an agreement some time ago, based on the prerogative that allowed him to negotiate with those interested in his services six months after concluding the contractual relationship with the English team.
Although Brereton must necessarily adopt Spanish as a new language, as he tries when he comes to La Roja, the truth is that the first thing he must have thought about was that moving is a real “win-win” . For his career, the appreciation is indisputable: In addition to the Iberian competition, he will participate in the Europa League, the second most important event in the Old Continent . The Iberians also win, as they end up with a player of the highest value and projection at zero cost. And it also celebrates the Selection, whose staff had a decisive participation in the operation .
Berizzo’s “yes”
Eduardo Berizzo is an authoritative voice in Spanish football . The national team DT played for Celta and Cadiz, although it was the most recent reference that gave him the most weight: he was coach of the Galician team between 2014 and 2017, then he jumped to Sevilla, where he was the following season. and He finished his tour at Athletic Bilbao in the 2018-19 season. For this reason, in addition to that implied by his recent contact with the La Roja player, he has become an obligatory and crucial reference when carrying out the operation.
He was not the only one. The other relevant actor was the current director of Selections Rodrigo Robles who also had to respond to calls from Spain . On the other side of the helmet there was Miguel Ángel Tena, the current sporting director of a club marked by the presence of Chileans . Manuel Pellegrini, as coach, and the players Matías Fernández, Mathías Vidangossy and Manuel Iturra have already been there. The women’s branch of the club welcomed Francisca Lara.
In the dialogues, there were consultations and, therefore, recommendations. Surprise too. Among the first, the concepts that most interested the Iberians were three: behavior, commitment and discipline . Berizzo and Robles fully endorsed Brereton in this regard. In the Red, indeed, They see him as the natural leader of the renewal process promoted by former coach O’Higgins and, even, as a possible captain in the future. .
The latter is linked to the scarcity of attempts by English premiership clubs to sign him. In this section, the conclusion is not directly related to the player or his ability. It simply has to do with a matter of British idiosyncrasy: as Blackburn Rovers took it upon themselves to profusely convey their intention to retain the player through a new contract, the rest of the clubs did not present offers to the player . The renovation, as is known, did not take place.
The Opportunity
Brereton is a player with an undeniable present. He played 177 games for Rovers, taking into account all the competitions he participated in and leaves some striking statistics: 45 goals and 12 assists. In 2021-22, he was the team’s top scorer, with 22 goals in 37 games, which had already attracted interest from several teams. s. In the last, under the direction of the Dane Jon Dahl Tomasson, added 14 annotations in 43 duels and only in four games did he not act from the start .
At La Roja, he also showed signs of his strength. He did it in the friendly match against the Dominican Republic, when he scored a hat-trick in less than half an hour. He also participated in the preparatory duels against Paraguay, Bolivia and Cuba. The Islanders clash was not considered on FIFA’s latest date, but Brereton opted to play it the same way, in a show of commitment that Juan Pinto Durán greatly appreciated.
In the conversations, indeed, an eloquent recommendation emerged. At 24, Brereton is set to be a high-projection player in the front row of world football. Therefore, in ceramic equipment, they rub their hands. “If Villarreal buy him now, in a few years they can sell him to Chelsea for 60 million euros “, we heard during the dialogues. If that projection comes to fruition, the deal would be complete, as Hispanics haven’t invested a single unit of the community currency to keep their pass.
Applause
The Spanish press is sufficiently aware of the quality that Brereton offers. And he points it out. “Villarreal signs goals and overflows with the arrival of Ben Brereton he titled, for example, El Periódico Mediterráneo. “At 24, Ben Brereton is taking an important step in his career. A player who usually starts from the left flank, a position that would compete for Yeremy Pino, but can also play from the point of attack. An alternative for Quique Setién, more after the departure of Nicolas Jackson “, he adds concerning his playing characteristics. The only apprehension is given by the change in demand that the passage to a higher category implies.
The club is happy. “He is a versatile striker, who stands out for his scoring ability, his overflow and his physical power. The Anglo-Chilean footballer can play in different positions on the attacking front, achieving great performances as a left winger and a centre-forward”, he described on his official platforms.
Well too”To be here is incredible, a great honor for me. It’s a great club, with a great history, so I’m very excited and can’t wait to meet all the players and technical staff. “, he raised. “When I found out about the opportunity, I had no doubts. They are an incredible club that play great football and I really want to start,” he added.
“It’s a big challenge. A level above where I played in England. I really want to take on this new challenge. It’s gonna be amazing », I add concerning the change of difficulty. For the end, he left an expression of wishes. “I want to work to the maximum, score goals, play as much as I can and work hard for the team. I’m very excited,” he concluded.
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