Official! Casa Pia's star was offered to Benfica, but heads to England | OneFootball

After being linked with Benfica, Gaizka Larrazabal now has his future decided. The Spanish right-back has been officially announced as a new signing for Bolton, a club that plays in the Championship, the second tier of English football. It should be recalled that the 28-year-old defender had even been recommended to Benfica’s officials.

Larrazabal leaves Casa Pia after three standout seasons with the Geese, a period in which he made 109 appearances, scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists, establishing himself as one of the main figures in the Lisbon side. The Spaniard signed a contract valid until June 2028.

In his first comments as a player for the English club, Larrazabal explained the reasons that led him to accept the new challenge: "It is a club with a lot of history, with great players who have played here, such as Fernando Hierro, Nicolás Anelka and Jay-Jay Okocha. It is a big club, with a great history, and it was very easy to make the decision," he said.

The former Casa Pia player also took the opportunity to describe his main characteristics and said he was confident of adapting quickly to English football: "I think I am a player with a lot of speed, strength and good crosses. I am always moving up and down the pitch, with a lot of energy and power," he began.

"Spanish football is perhaps more tactical, and Portuguese football is physical as well. I think I can read the different situations on the pitch. Speed and strength are also there, so I believe I will adapt well to this football," he concluded.

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