Alain Ribeiro (Sopela, July 8, 1997) and Eibar have decided to end their relationship of four seasons ahead of time. A year before. Son of the exguardameta of Athletic Armando, got to make a preseason under the orders of Balance he has had the opportunity to learn in training in the armory and technical team of Zaldibar. In the last year, the center-back has been on loan at Leioa. Thus, it is now an appetizing piece on the market. Waiting. He would like to take a new step in his career.
In conversation with MD, Alain He explains that “he was one year older and, if he continued, he had signed that he was with the first team. And we both agreed that the jump was a bit big. We decided to finish as well as possible and look for a new site. The experience at Eibar has been incredible, I have matured as a person and as a footballer. I do not regret anything, I have been very comfortable, I have learned a lot. I take a preseason with the first team, experiences, colleagues … The balance is positive. Now I am free and I am waiting for a good option to come out, here, outside … Let's see if there is luck and something good comes. ”
The Biscayan midfielder shares what he has lived with Mendilibrar. “I had a whole preseason and in these years I have been training with them in several sessions. In that preseason I had a very good relationship with him, he has taught me a lot, I think he is an incredible coach. He called me up for a Cup match, but just the day before I got injured and I couldn't travel. I am left with the thorn of not having made my debut for the first team, ”he recalls.
In the last campaign he has had to suffer, on loan in a Leioa that has always been down. “I already had the experience of the previous year of relegation with Vitoria. In the end, you learn from all this. Having started badly made the group come together a lot, both the players and the coaching staff. In the last days we were getting many points, we left the descent and left the bad streak behind. Despite the fact that it has been a year in which we have been very stifled in terms of classification, in a short time we have made a group and an incredible friendship with the players and the coaching staff ”, he highlights. Alain.
Being near the area
On his future, the media notes that “I have nothing, right now I am waiting, I do not know what will come out. Also with the uncertainty of what will happen next year, because the theme of the Second B will change a little, we do not know if there will be more groups, when it will start … Everything goes a little later than normal, there are teams that play play off … Yes, I would like, at least, to remain linked to the Second B, if it can be good here, and if not, it would be. I do not close to anything. It has been my third year in Second B, I have played practically everything and I would like to jump in any way I can. I am looking forward to a beautiful project that I can take advantage of. ”
1’89 midfielder, comments that “I am more comfortable as an attacking midfielder, I like to go upstairs, be close to the area, I love to score a goal. But in the last two years I have been playing as a defensive midfielder and I also feel very comfortable, I don't mind playing there. ” And as references in that area, he says he has “a few”. It indicates that “I have always noticed Busquets and, today, in Mikel Merino or Diop from Eibar, which has helped me a lot ”.
Passion for soccer
Alain He has a passion for soccer. “I love it, I am also a youth coach in town, I have taken out the three titles of coach … Everything that is linked to soccer … At home I am watching soccer with my family or, if not, around there with the friends. Since I was little I have sucked it, I have it in my blood ”, he stresses. Balloon DNA.
Alain he is delighted with his aita. “He always gives us advice. Now, my brother and I are nervous if the phone rings, he tells us to be calm, that if something has to come, it will come, that the fast path is not always the good one. Having someone like that at home helps us a lot, “he admits. In addition to soccer, she also shares her love for surfing with him. “We are both surfing all day, we have the beach next to it and, as soon as we see that there are waves, we go inside. During the season you can't and you have to take advantage of it ”, he says. Armando He goes to Lezama every day, preparing for the play off with Basconia.