Madrid.- Mexican footballer Javier Aquino admitted his satisfaction at play in the Spanish club Rayo Vallecano and one of the best leagues in the world.
«I am thrilled to be playing with the Lightning in Madrid. I like to know this city and remain active in the Spanish league, if not the best is the best,» said Aquino told reporters.
Also alluded to the differences between football in his country and the Spanish, where he is serving his third season.
«This league is different, especially the pace. I spent the first few months at Villarreal and then and with the change of team Rayo did not cost me much to adapt. Yes there is a difference in the competition system also notable for the who come from Mexico, «confessed the midfield.
According to Aquino, the mentality of most of the country has changed «for good» and «now have more ambition and desire to transcend the world.»
«I think the mentality of the Mexican soccer players has changed. Now you have more ambition, more desire to transcend and desire to do well outside. The change to other countries and not stay in the comfort of playing in Mexico by having close to the family is important, «he said. Aquino gave his opinion on the moment the Mexican soccer, with many players enrolled in European competitions.
«It seems to try their luck in other leagues is something that costs so many players and some try to represent well to Mexico for the league and the team can grow,» confessed the Oaxaca footballer who plays for this season Rayo Vallecano on loan from Villarreal.
Finally, Aquino referred to the dismissal of the Mexican coach Javier Aguirre as coach of Japan, being accused by the alleged rigging of the Spanish League match between Zaragoza, his exequipo, with the Levant, in 2011.
«Hopefully that does not affect the image of the players who represent the country abroad. I am not very knowledgeable, but hopefully not affected. The Mexicans try to represent the country in good shape and it hurts a little picture» he concluded.
