In a story reminiscent of fairy tales, the Malaga-born Bryan Zaragoza is living his happiest days as a footballer, after scoring two goals this Sunday with the Granada shirt and subsequently being called up for the first time to the national team.
🗣️ Bryan Zaragoza, jugador de la @SEFutbol: "Desde pequeño siempre he jugado al fútbol en la calle".
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 10, 2023
➡️ "Salía de entrenar y me iba a la calle a jugar. El regate es uno de mis fuertes".#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/WJZBg4SLyc
"Since I was a child, I played football in the street. I did it after training, and I think it's one of my strengths," Bryan introduced himself this Tuesday at the press conference held at the Ciudad del Fútbol where he said, "I'm here to help and to learn. If I also get to play, even better," he concluded.
Regarding his performances on the field, the Andalusian has acknowledged that "I feel more comfortable as a winger, but I can adapt to any position," while confessing that his big dream would be "to debut at La Cartuja with my family present."
🗣️ Bryan Zaragoza, jugador de la @SEFutbol: "El mayor consejo que me han dado estos días es que sea yo".
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 10, 2023
➡️ "Me dicen que coja la pelota y que haga lo mismo en la Selección que en el @granadacf".#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/3ssEGEfIsu
Bryan appreciates the warm welcome from his teammates and regarding the coach, he revealed that "Luis de la Fuente has told me that I've earned it and has asked me to be myself, daring and bold."
🗣️ Bryan Zaragoza, jugador de la @SEFutbol: "Luis de la Fuente me dijo que estaba aquí porque me lo había ganado".
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 10, 2023
➡️ "El míster me ha pedido que juegue como me gusta hacerlo y sea atrevido y descarado".#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/aJWutkSIVe
With the same disruptive boldness he shows on the field, the Granada CF footballer shared his enthusiasm for a tremendous sports opportunity, which he qualifies, however, with the principle that guides him on the field: "The first thing I think about before anything else is to have fun."