Edwin Rodriguez would have played the last game in Nicaragua with the shirt of Olympiad waiting for his signing by the Aris Thessaloniki of Greece.
The 22-year-old midfielder scored on the Diriangén pitch where León won 0-4 in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Concacaf League.
The meringues returned to Honduras this Friday at noon and Edwin commiserated with the press, waiting for what he might reveal regarding his imminent transfer that “is coming to fruition.”
Feelings following the game
“Very happy for the victory and having scored, we have to continue on this path for the team”.
Strong result?
“There are still 90 minutes to play, it is important that we continue with this. There is an important game on Sunday where we have to add three”.
Did they expect to score?
“You never expected such a result, but we deserved to win and we got the result that was very important for us.”
Your signing for Aris is in process. How are you looking at it?
“In the best way, I’m waiting until it’s official. At the moment I’m with the team, and what comes ahead is not up to me”.
Have they already told you that you’re leaving?
“Yes, they have had conversations (with me), but it is taking shape and I have to wait. They have been talking between clubs, but nothing official. They only asked me if I was there to play yesterday and I’m always here to play”.
When would you go to Greece?
“I have no idea, they haven’t told me anything regarding it. We have to wait if they reach an agreement.”
You kissed the shield following the goal. What message can you send to the fans?
“I have done kissing the shield in several games, it is because of the love I have for Olimpia. Since I was little it was a dream to play here and I am doing it. The goal is dedicated to God and to the fans with an Olympian who always supports us. We know of their importance and how demanding they are of us, but they have also been in very difficult times”.
Does it hurt you to leave Olympia?
“It is a very important step. If it hurts, I’ll tell you like this… I’ve been an Olympian at heart since I was little, but it’s a dream for me to go abroad and I hope it happens”.
Since when do you expect to go abroad?
“Since I was little. The opportunity was always awaited with patience and work”.
Did you expect to go to soccer in Greece?
“You cannot despise any league in the world, in the end they also compete. If the signing is finalized, it is a very important league where there are important players, there are also Hondurans. There are teams that compete in the Champions League, it is an important league in Europe”.
What has Luis Palma told you?
“He asked me regarding the rumors and I told him the same thing I tell you.”
Does it give you peace of mind knowing that you will have him as a companion?
“It’s a good thing, because we are two players from the same country. It’s good to share because we’ve done it from minor teams”.
