Damián Suárez: “Getafe is the team of my life”

He has just gone down in Getafe history beating a legend like Casquero. What does it mean?

A proud. Javi was very important and he always speaks highly of me. I appreciate it. I want to continue adding games and helping my team.

What did you know when you arrived seven years ago?

That it was a serious and familiar club that everyone spoke well of. I arrived and checked it out. I am very grateful to the president and I hope he continues for many more years. I came with great enthusiasm and except for the first year everything has gone well.

Was the descent the worst moment?

That marked me. Going down is the worst thing that can happen to a footballer.

He was the only one who stayed in Second.

I felt at home and I wanted to return the club to the First Division. Our fans did not deserve to be in Second. Now my family and I feel the love of the people at every step and it gives me the strength to give everything on the pitch. They recognize me.

That was against Betis, who comes on Monday and hasn’t been very popular in Getafe since then.

It is part of football. The spikes pass. One day they insult you and the next you are the king. They have a great team, they are fighting for the Champions League and it will be very difficult, but we need that victory.

Let’s leave the sorrows, that there have been more happy moments.

Of course. We had a great season with Bordalás to get promoted and the following year we entered Europe. That was the best. That tie with Ajax was tremendous. We all deserved something like this. Because of the pandemic everything stopped. If we had continued playing we could have made more history against Inter.

And this is the most difficult year since you arrived?

We started very badly. We were unlucky with Míchel, who is an excellent coach. With Quique there was a change and we are out of relegation. I wish the championship would be over with the permanence sealed to clear the head of this bad year and think about the next.

He has told me about moments that have marked him. And people?

It is easy. Bordalás marked my career. We were very bad in the Second Division and he lifted us players and the club.

And Uruguayans in blue began to gather.

We have delivery and we do not give anything for lost. The famous charrúa claw. The president really likes the Uruguayan players and I am delighted.

What is Getafe today for Damián Suárez?

The team of my life, in which I have spent the most years in the elite and so many things have happened to me.

Contract ends in June. Will follow?

We are talking with the president and each one looks for his side. Our relationship is good and we will come to fruition when permanence is assured.

Does it depend on the years of the new contract?

That is not all. We have a great appreciation for each other and we are going to reach an agreement. My idea is to continue at Getafe and we’ll fix it for sure.

It is a crucial decision because there is a World Cup in sight that would be a colossal climax to his career.

I have years of football left, but with the national team it is my last chance. You have to take advantage of your opportunities and I follow my path. Head to Getafe and then it will be seen if I have to go to Qatar.

Uruguay always goes to compete.

We have had a hard time qualifying. The referents took a weight off their shoulders.

Are you one of those referents here?

I am the oldest and the one who has been in the club the longest. I face my responsibility wanting the best for everyone.

What remains for him to do at Getafe?

Keep growing all together. It would be nice to go back to Europe and we can do it. And the Cup that the president likes a lot and we are indebted to him.

May all your wishes come true.

The one on Monday. Winning Betis, that is now what really concerns me.