Martim Neto explains why he left Benfica: very difficult decision | OneFootball

Martim Neto swapped Benfica for Elche in the summer transfer window. Previewing the clash against Athletic Bilbao, the Portuguese midfielder revealed he left the Eagles because it’s “very difficult” to say no to a league like the Spanish one.

“The dressing room is always good; we have a very good group. In these past days we were able to rest a bit, and now we’re focused on the game against Athletic Bilbao. The group is very good; they integrated me very well from day one. I already feel at home. I’m very happy with the group; we’re doing many things well. We have to keep going like this,” he said to the journalists present.

Despite having come off at halftime in the previous game, the former Benfica player holds no grudge: “I feel very good. It was the coach’s decision to make the substitution at Mendizorroza after I came on at halftime. We had a sending-off; it was a tactical change that can happen, that’s what the coach told me.”

Asked about life in Spain, Martim Neto explained why he left Benfica: “When I learned of Elche’s interest, the project really caught my eye. After speaking with Sarabia [the coach], I felt very comfortable and eager to come. When you get to know a team like Elche and a league like LaLiga, it’s very difficult to say no.”

Sold by Benfica during the summer transfer window, Martim Neto — currently valued at 5 million euros — has already made six official appearances, all in La Liga.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.