Kagawa: symbol in Japan, disappointment in Zaragoza | Copa del Rey 2019

Between drums taiko and a great expectation, Shinji Kagawa (Kobe, Japan, 1989) was introduced as a new player of the Real Zaragoza the last summer. In view of the expectation, the club opted for the Zaragoza Auditorium to present its brand new mediapunter. 60 journalists from 35 different media12 of them, Japanese, covered their first statements. The fans also turned with their arrival. Some 5,000 people received their new signing in La Romareda. Since Pablo Aimar, the mao stadium was not witness to such a massive presentation.

Kagawa accomplished one of his goals before returning to Japan: play in Spain. Chance decided that his next destination was in Aragn. Sergio Cortella He was in charge of seeking accommodation in the League to the Japanese footballer. It wasn't turning out easy until he ran into Pedro Herrera. Companion agency and former sports director of the Mao team, he crossed the path of Cortella with a clear question: And why don't we bring him to Zaragoza? His son, the soccer player Ander Herrera, was one of the first to celebrate the signing. He's more excited than me, Kagawa himself said about his former partner at United.

With the enthusiasm of the technician, Vctor Fernndez, and a reduction in his salary, Shinji ended up in La Romareda. And, with him, his squito formed by a physiotherapist, a translator, a person in charge of his business affairs and a person of his total confidence. Star treatment For those who have always been in their country: they have dressed 97 times the shirt of their selection. At age 12, I entered the football school Miyahi Barcelona. A center without connection with the Barca entity but with appreciation for the football. There, he became a talented and ambidextrous midfielder.

It's all a Dolo in Japan. From its country it drags prestigious brands, more than a million and a half followers in its social networks and a patrimony of more than 25 million euros, according to The Herald. An impact that, for the moment, has not been noticeable on the lawn. This was recognized by the footballer himself. I am not happy for the games I have played, but I will give everything to the team and the fans. We will win the first match of 2020, he announced at the end of December. He was not mistaken. Zaragoza only knows the triumph with the new year: three victories in the League and two in the Cup, against Nstic and a First as Mallorca.

It was precisely before the Balearic team where their best version has been seen. Kagawa has played his best game since he's here. He has managed the times to perfection, said Vctor Fernndez, happy after seeing how his players thrashed a team from a higher category 3-1. His next rival is today (9:00 p.m., Four and DAZN) on Real Madrid although the technician recognizes that his priority is to win the Cdiz over the weekend.

The match against the white set be a prize for regular substitutes, although some starting players will also be part of the game. Kagawa, without just minutes in the last few months, try to maintain its level shown before Mallorca. Madrid is an old acquaintance of the Japanese, whom he faces in his stages in Dortmund and Manchester although he has never managed to beat them on the pitch. The Copa del Rey be a great opportunity to shine again before the spotlights.