Sergio Canales, Spanish midfielder who currently plays in Mexico for Rayados de Monterreygave an interview to AS in which he addresses various topics, including the presence in the team of three Sevillians such as Ocampos, Corona and Oliver Torres: “They are three greats. I have to tell you the truth, when we were in Spain I had never spoken to them, they were all at Sevilla and I discovered someone spectacular at Betis, I’m happy to have met him because as well as a very good footballer he is an exceptional person, with values.
About adapting to Mexico, he says: “I’m happy with the step I’ve taken, both on a family and sporting level. I wanted to go far, get out of the comfort zone. It’s a lot of fun here, it’s like playing two championships in one year. And next summer we will have the Club World Cup. My wife is very happy, Monterrey is probably the best city to live in Mexico. We have never seen anything dangerous yet, of course, there are areas where you have to be more careful but I am experiencing a different Mexico than what they say in the news. And Hector Moreno (formerly of Roma, ed.) gave me excellent references.”
It still continues: “I won’t lie to you, in my head there was always the idea of retiring to Betis. But I was aware that my cycle was over, before this proposal came to me. My love is special, but it was time to make myself aside. Here in Mexico I feel good, let’s see how much longer I will play. When I broke my cruciate for the third time I thought: ‘Let’s see if I get to 30…’ And now I don’t see a date for retirement “. And then he concludes: “I would like to return to play in Spain, I can’t close doors like that of Betis or Racing. National team? I would like to have another opportunity, it’s the best thing. If De La Fuente calls me I’ll go on the first plane and I’ll go right away! Look at Jesus Navas, he became champion again at 38.” Surprisingly, he then concludes: “If I hadn’t broken my cruciate three times I would be a worse player. It may shock you, but it’s true. Without those injuries I would never have learned to dedicate myself practically 24 hours a day to football and reach certain levels.”
In conclusion, too a joke about the Golden Ball: “I’m out of the controversy, but what can I say about Rodri? Well deserved.”