by The excitement was palpable at the press conference Alejandro Regothe young candidate who has established himself in the first team of Athletics club. After his debut and his first appearances in the red and white shirt, the midfielder expressed his surprise at the rapid turn his career has taken. His words reflect the humility of an academy player who has earned his place among the Lions. Rego’s goal was ‘learning’, and he didn’t expect to reach such heights in such a short time.
Rego’s initial expectations were modest: to play as much as possible and continue to develop. However, reality has far exceeded all predictions. “Even in my wildest dreams I would not have thought this. I came here to learn and of course I try to play as much as possible, but the debut, the Champions League or the goal against Mallorca in San Mamés were unthinkable for me.” the player admitted. His debut for Athletic Bilbao was one of the most pleasant surprises of the season.
The highlight so far was his goal in San Mamés, a milestone that the young footballer lived with special intensity, in memory of his loved ones. Moments like this confirm the family and close-knit character that so strongly defines the Lions and their academy. The connection between the footballer, the club and its fans is clearly visible in every statement.
The emotional impact of the goal was twofold, as his father was standing near the goal where he scored. “My aita was at the goal where I scored and I remembered it and looked there. Then I thought about my brother, family, friends… It was a special moment for me and for them, who certainly experienced it even better than me,” Rego said smiling. The happiness is not only his, but that of his entire environment.
With his feelings, Alejandro Rego has made it clear that he feels fully integrated in Athletic Club and is ready to continue working. The young midfielder is becoming a key figure for the future of San Mamés. Athletic Bilbao fans have every reason to be excited about this new generation of Lions.
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