Morientes is running for AFE: “I can't look the other way”

Fernando Morientes, former player from Albacete, Zaragoza, Real Madrid and Valencia, he ran to preside over the AFE, Spanish footballers union, in statements to COPE, despite the fact that David Aganzo has no plans to resign. In fact, he plans to hold a meeting this Friday to appoint new managers to accompany him on his term, which ends in 2021.

Player calls: “It was a surprise to me that they called me. To go to the AFE it has to be with the approval of the players. I'm spinning it. “

The footballers' message: “They tell me they want a change now. I perceive that the image that is being given of the union is that it does not represent them. They have called me players that I didn't even know. I have tried to soak up how the AFE is doing. I am an affiliate and receive communications, but I am missing Mata and De Gea, who were vice presidents, and nobody has told me anything. And it must be that they are not happy. I've also received calls from coaches. “

Yes or no to being president: “I have never had a unionist streak. But if the footballer calls me, I can't look the other way. That is the great fight I have with myself and my family. I want to train and as I am I also live at ease. I want to seriously consider it. “

A man from Thebes: “Whoever thinks they want to wear Thebes is very wrong. I have a good relationship with him and also with Rubiales, against whom I have played and shared friendly matches. It is true that I know Thebes more, because I am an ambassador of the League, but that people do not become mental straws ”.

Reunion: “Casillas, president of the FEF and Morientes at the AFE? I don't think about it. I know that if I took the step I would encounter problems, but I could not back down. ”

Your possible first steps: “My intention would be to talk to the footballers, to everyone, the Second B, the girls … I have not needed AFE because my situation has been extraordinary, but we must ensure that those below benefit.”

His team: “I have many doubts and I must see what there is. I see that there is another platform, like Footballers ON, that also has modest players. You have to see why it came about. “