On July 22, Adrián San Miguel was officially presented as a player for Real Betis. In his remarks, he expressed his excitement about returning to the club he left eleven years ago. Now, he returns as a goalkeeper who is “more experienced, more developed, and with a few titles under his belt,” seeing this return as a “moment of fulfillment and happiness.”
Adrián recounted that departing from Betis was not something he wanted, but it provided valuable opportunities. He spent eleven seasons in England, which he described as a time of substantial growth both as a professional footballer and as an individual. However, he felt it was time to come back, even after receiving an offer from Liverpool to continue for another season.
The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who has signed a two-year contract, mentioned that he has always kept in touch with people at the club, making his return feel special. He acknowledged that Betis has changed dramatically since 2013 and has made incredible progress.
For Adrián, “only the sky is the limit.” He arrives with high expectations for the team and a mission to mentor younger players alongside the more seasoned teammates. His ultimate goal is to secure titles with Betis.
After several seasons at Liverpool, Adrián said he has developed a “winning mentality.” He emphasized that winning is exhilarating, and once you experience it, you crave more. He sees himself as a competitor who is not just stepping in as the third-choice goalkeeper, but rather someone who aims to play as much as possible.
Betis president Ángel Haro noted that Adrián’s return is not just any presentation but a “homecoming” for a player who left Sevilla for a highly competitive league like the English Premier League. This return is cause for celebration, as the club has been eager to bring him back for several years but could not finalize it until this summer.
Haro believes that as a skilled goalkeeper, Adrián will significantly contribute to winning matches for the team. His experience, having played alongside many great players and coaches, will provide valuable leadership to Betis.
Manu Fajardo, the sporting director, also spoke at Adrián’s presentation. He highlighted that Adrián would bring a competitive edge from the Premier League as well as embody the fighting spirit of the club. He emphasized that having a player accustomed to winning will be beneficial for Betis moving forward.
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