We are pleased to inform you that we were held “Fernando Torres Welcome Ceremony in SAGA at Hizen Saga Bakumatsu-Meiji Restoration Expo 16 July.
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Date | 16 July 2018 10:30-11:00 |
Place | Hizen Saga Bakumatsu-Meiji Restoration Expo Address : 2-1-35, Jonai-Saga City, Saga, Japan |
Greeting
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Thank you for coming. I’m very pleased to be here and to be a Sagan Tosu family. I want to play as soon as possible and I'd like to get my goal for you. Hopefully, I would like to play the game on Sunday this weekend. I think that we can be with you for the first time at the stadium, so please come to the stadium. I wish that it will be a wonderful season together.
Talk show
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Many fans and supporters gathered, how is the atmosphere?
I’m very happy that everyone warm welcome like this. I remember when I played against Sagan Tosu three years ago, the impression of the stadium was really good. So, I would like to play wearing Sagan Tosu uniform at the Best Amenity Stadium soon. I think that i will play very soon, so please look forward to it.
Why did you decide to transfer?
It took a long time, but the president showed interest in the beginning.
Everyone says "ARIGATorres"*1. How about I think that it is a buzz word award in Saga Prefecture?
I know the meaning. I’m very happy that everyone has a towel, wearing a T-shirt. I think my mission is play good and score a goal. Everyone please expect.
*1 ; ARIGATO means Thanks in Japanese. ARIGATO add TORRES is ARIGATorres which means “Thanks Torres”.
What kind of style would you like to play in Sagan Tosu?
I would like to understand each other though communication with Massimo and the players as soon as possible, and I would like to play for the team.
What is the impression of supporters of Sagan Tosu?
I remember the atmosphere of the stadium very much. They are very enthusiastic, a lot of towels and uniforms, and remember very much that the whole stadium was light blue three years ago. I truly think that fans and supporters are supporting for the team with full effort and I think that cheering is indispensable for players to play well.
You come to Sagan Tosu, I think that not only the supporters but also the citizen of a Saga prefecture should respond to expectations.
If we are together, we are able to achieve satisfactory results. I think that we will get out of the current situation as soon as possible and be a high ranking of J-League. I like the vision of the future of the club very much. Let's get out of this situation quickly.
Message to Torres from supporters
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Last message from Torres
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Thank you, everyone. Now I want to play on pitch early. Also, I would like to hear the song “Minority” at the stadium and score the first goal at that time.
Balls with autograph presents for supporters
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After welcome ceremony comments
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Everyone greeted me warmly and I am pleased to be able to play in Japan. We are also 100% ready and we only need to work hard. I wanted to meet my team mates and manager soon and play. I am ready at any time.
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