Rafa Marin: My future, from Napoli to Villarreal, depends on performances | OneFootball

A starring present in Spain and a future yet to be written. Rafa Marin, currently a central defender at Villarreal, recounted in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport the key moments that have shaped his young career, from his transfer to Napoli to his return home.

Napoli, listen to Rafa Marin: “When I arrived, I was full of hope, about Conte…”

“My transfer from Real Madrid to Napoli included a buy-back clause,” Marin explained. “Napoli then decided to loan me to Villarreal and now I’m only thinking about my current club. I don’t look too far ahead: my performances will determine my destiny.” The defender did not hide his affection for his time in Naples, experienced during a historic moment for the city: “When I arrived in Naples, I was full of hope. I didn’t play much, but every time I was called upon I believe I answered the call. I have no regrets; on the contrary, I grew a lot both technically and personally. Conte is a top-level coach and in the locker room I was lucky enough to interact with great champions. And then there are images that remain etched in my memory: the seafront packed with fans on the day of the Scudetto is something I will never forget.”

The move to Villarreal, on the other hand, represents for Marin the chance to take a step forward in his career: “Marcelino and the club already wanted me in January, but it wasn’t possible. In the summer, however, the right conditions were created and I didn’t hesitate. Here I found a well-organized club, an ideal environment, a lot of technical quality, and important ambitions. The fact that I can play in the Champions League is an added value that makes me even more motivated.”

Andrea Alati

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