“It’ll be a big challenge”: Leandro Garate on Colón and Primera Nacional | OneFootball

Leandro Garate spoke to the press about how he feels after becoming a Colón player for the remainder of the Primera Nacional season.

The footballer said he is excited about this new step in his career and stated that joining the Santa Fe club “is going to be a nice personal challenge”. Regarding his expectations for the tournament, he added: “I want to contribute wherever I’m needed, push forward, and hopefully it will be a great year for everyone”.

When asked about the reasons that led him to choose El Sabalero’s offer, the forward did not hesitate to highlight the greatness of the institution: “Well, everyone already knows that Colón is a big club. Whenever a club like that calls you, it makes you want to come, so I’m happy with the decision. Hopefully everything goes well and we can have a great season, like the one you’ve been having”.

As for his characteristics on the pitch and what he can offer the team, he described himself as a team-oriented player: “Yes, well, I’m a center forward. I try to play for the team and to be there in the right spot. If I can tap one in, even better, so I’ll try to contribute and do what’s best”.

The attacker also showed that he is aware of the competitiveness and complexity of the Primera Nacional: “Yes, yes, it’s a tough division. There are a lot of good teams, difficult grounds, so... We definitely want to be contenders and do well throughout the whole championship and, well, have a good end of the year for everyone”.

Speaking about the current squad and the internal competition he will face for his position, he said he has been following the team’s present form: “Yes, yes, there’s a great team, great players. I’ve watched them. Well, I know some of the guys because I’ve played with them or against them, so... I’m going to try to compete, help, and contribute wherever I’m needed”.

Looking back on his recent track record and his great spell in Chilean football, he downplayed the numbers but made his ambition clear: “Yes, obviously, those are statistics. You always try to give your best, keep growing and, well, hopefully it goes well”.

Finally, the player reflected on the personal and professional moment in which he is taking on this responsibility at the club: “Well... the truth is, I’m 32 now, I feel I’ve reached a good level of maturity and had a solid career so far, so I hope to contribute, I hope things go well for us, and that it all works out in the best way possible”

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