Martim Neto reveals why he left Benfica, says it was very tough | OneFootball

Martim Neto swapped Benfica for Elche in the summer market. Previewing the clash against Athletic Bilbao, the Portuguese midfielder revealed he left the Eagles because it is “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 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 the first day. I already feel at home. I’m very happy with the group; we are doing many things well. We have to keep it up,” 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. Substitution decisions at Mendizorroza after I came on at halftime are the coach’s. 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 caught my attention a lot. After speaking with Sarabia [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 played six official matches, all in La Liga. In the 267 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has provided two assists.

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