Asier Illarramendi has gone through the microphones of Markerin Radio brandto chat with Sergio Torres About his present, his past and his vision of football after passing through the MLS. From his native mutricu, the midfielder He has confessed to living a few months of tranquility after running out of teamalthough while training or still linked to sport.
Illararrendi He has shared what his day to day in the town is: “In the morning I train with a couple of friends who are also without equipment and in the afternoon, pool, beach if it is good and relaxed.” In addition, he has recognized that he gives several sports: “I give everything. Padel, pediment, bicycle … I love cycling and I was following the turn in the Alps”.
His experience in the United States and the difference with LaLiga
About his stage in the MLS, Illararrendi He explained why he decided to leave after years in the Real Sociedad and in him Real Madrid: “I was attracted to the country. I wanted a change of life, another culture, another language … and the truth is that we have been very good.” Nevertheless, He has detailed the big difference he perceived between Spanish and American football: “Especially the tactic. There, for them, football is the fifth or sixth sport. Physically they are portents, but in the tactical it costs them much more”.
The former footballer Txuri Urdin has also referred to the extreme conditions he has lived in the United States, such as those that are affecting the Club World Cup: “Yes, it has happened to us. I remember a match in which we had to enter the wardrobe for a storm and in the end it was suspended. Again in Copa, We spent three hours and we ended up playing at one in the morning”.
Illarramendi in a match at the MLS
The Royal Society, in the heart of Illarra
With the Real Sociedad, Illararrendi It maintains a very deep emotional bond. “The real is my house and my heart. They were 20 years at the club. Many friends, many experiences … It's all for me, ”he confessed excitedly. His return after stage in Madrid was a clear decision:”Going back was my first option. I knew that in Real he would enjoy football again. ”
Illarramendi has made it clear that Real Sociedad lives one of the best moments in its history. Former Captain Txuri Urdin has defended the growth of the club in recent years and has sentenced without hesitation: “Today is already one of the greats of the Spanish League”. Illarra has reviewed his love for Real, his experience in the MLS and has valued the challenges facing the Donostiarra team after the march of Imanol Sheriff.
Illarramendi y Zubimendi
From Zubimendi to the future on the benches
The recent departure of Bright al Arsenal It has also been a topic of conversation. Illararrendi It is clear: “For Real is a great loss. Sooner or later it was seen that I was going to make that leap. He is a great player and a great person. For us, a pity, but I wish him the best. ”
Illarramendi has also dedicated words of admiration to Xabi Alonso. The midfielder recalled his shared stage in the Real Madrid wardrobe and highlighted the qualities of coach Tolosarra: “I already ordered the team when we played together”. Illarra has not hesitated to predict a great future for his ex -partner: “He has had great teachers like Mourinho, Ancelotti or Guardiola and is demonstrating his talent on the benches. I wish he also does very well in Madrid.”
With its usual humble and quiet tone, Illararrendi has made it clear that His passion for football is still intactalthough for now he enjoys the calm of his native mutricu, always with the Real Sociedad in the heart and with the door open to what the future gives him.
