Tomás Pérez lands in BH, ready to play as holding midfielder | OneFootball

Midfielder Tomás Pérez is already in Belo Horizonte. The new reinforcement for Atlético, the Argentine landed at Confins International Airport on the afternoon of this Thursday (12th) and gave his first words as a Galo player.

At 20 years old, the midfielder arrives to strengthen a sector considered lacking in the alvinegro squad, especially in the role of a defensive midfielder. When asked about the position he prefers to play, Pérez made it clear that he is ready to contribute in any way necessary.

“I have always played as a defensive midfielder, but I can play in other positions. I am at the disposal of the team and the coaching staff,” he stated.

The player also highlighted the importance of the interest shown by Atlético in the negotiations. According to him, the insistence of the Minas Gerais club was decisive in his decision to accept the project.

Before landing in Belo Horizonte, Pérez sought information from his teammates at Porto, his former club, and heard positive references about Atlético's structure and greatness.

The arrival of the midfielder happens precisely on the day the club announced the departure of coach Jorge Sampaoli. Asked about the scenario and the change in the technical command, the Argentine showed focus and professionalism: “I want to be ready to play, I know it is a club that demands a lot because of its greatness. It doesn't matter who the coaching staff is, I want to play,” he added.

Tomás Pérez now awaits medical examinations and the official signing of the contract to be integrated into the alvinegro squad. The expectation is that the young midfielder will compete for a position and expand the options in Galo's midfield for the continuation of the season.

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