The assured left-back enjoyed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603’s ranks and returned to the Iberian Peninsula with Luis Enrique hurried out the exit door.
Real Sociedad acquired the services of Jose Angel Valdes Diaz on a yearlong loan from AS Roma. The 22-year-old was not in the first team plans of new boss Zdenek Zeman and was allowed to negotiate his move away from the Italian capital.
Jose Angel came through the ranks of Sporting Gijon, making 52 appearances in his two years with the first team. Former Barcelona B coach, Luis Enrique, secured his signature for the Giallorossi as he looked to start his Italian adventures.
The exciting left-back was given plenty of chances by Enrique at the Stadio Olimpico but was ushered through the exit door after being informed that he did not make the cut in Zeman’s plans for the future.
Gijon born footballer attracted the interest of several Spanish top flight clubs, with UEFA Europa League qualifying outfit Levante heading the list. However, the youthful star chose to link up with Real Sociedad for challenges with the Basque club.
Jose Angel shared that he is eagerly awaiting the start of the 2012/13 Spanish top flight football season after joining a historic club like Real Sociedad.
He hailed the pedigree of the Anoeta faithful in the Iberian Peninsula, rejecting claims that he has taken a step back in his footballing career by coming to the Basque club.
Angel argued that at Roma he would have very few chances to cement a first team place and is looking forward to his time in San Sebastian.
"For me, coming to La Real is not to step back, I have come to a big club," he was quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
"Roma are a very powerful club, but there were few opportunities for me there. To come here is not a setback, sometimes in football you have to take a step back to take another one forward."
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 and Benfica showed an interest but remained just that, an interest," he added.
"At the end of the day, to make a decision I have to see the effort each club puts in and Real Sociedad made a big effort to acquire my services."
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