Almería announced the renewal of Dyego Sousa, whose contract expired next June. The Brazilian extends his bond for two more seasons, as a result of the performance he has given with the red and white shirt. Despite having played just three league games as a starter, He has made his minutes profitable, with half a dozen goals and another five assists. The news becomes official the week in which he will return to the starting lineup due to the loss of Umar Sadiq, concentrated with the Nigerian team. Sousa’s will be one of the proper names in the duel against Girona, especially after extending his contract until 2024
One day before his presentation, Rubi commented in the press room of the Mediterranean Games Stadium that the new striker had eight months without touching a ball, asking for patience with Sousa. Already in form, he has proven to be the best substitute that the UDA has had in recent years for that position. The second oldest footballer in the Almeria squad (only surpassed by Carriço) has not only contributed so far this season that very own spirit, infecting teammates and fans, but also being decisive with goals and assists.
Almería celebrates his renewal for “full confidence in what he can contribute to the team”, highlighting that the ’11’ intends to “reclaim himself in the Spanish competition” and that despite “arriving after not competing for a long time, in the opportunities he has had has shown what he can give of himself. Sousa, who has participated in 387 league minutes, spread over 18 games, will start at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos Mediterráneo for the first time next Sunday to cover Sadiq’s absence. Nigeria plays this Friday (8:30 p.m.) in Cape Coast against Ghanawith both teams vying for a ticket to the World Cup, with the second leg in Abuja next Tuesday (6:00 p.m.).
Sunday tickets are on sale now
Tickets for the match between Almería and Girona at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos next Sunday (9:00 p.m.) are already on sale. As usual, they can be purchased both in person and online. The clubhouse will have tickets until Friday, with its hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They can also be purchased at the box office of the Mediterranean Games Stadium on the same Sunday, from 7:00 p.m. For its part, online purchase is available until Sunday, at 6:30 p.m., at tickets.udalmeriasad.com. The prices are the usual ones, that is, 40, 30 and 20 euros in grandstand, preference and funds, respectively, costing the children’s ticket (up to twelve years), half.