The Paraguayan international was presented as a Malaga player after his 2012 summer transfer window deadline day move from the Etihad Stadium.
After a tumultuous transfer window that saw a host of players leave La Rosaleda for pastures greener, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Saviola-c18090.
Reflecting on his unveiling, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roque-Santa-Cruz-c31778 shared his ambition of retaining Malaga’s top-four finish, hailing the quality individuals that he will share the dressing room with.
The Paraguayan shared that he is eagerly anticipating the chance for his first appearance after having his presentation for media representatives and the fans delayed with national team commitments.
He admitted that he has yet to fully adapt in his new surroundings but revealed that his services will be there when called upon.
“My international duty has kept me apart from the club for 10 days and I’ve yet to fully integrate with the new club, but I have the intention to be available to play this weekend,” the Manchester City striker stated.
Santa Cruz was stranded at the Etihad Stadium as successive managers added strikers galore to the dressing room, leaving him down the pecking order in contention for first team minutes.
Continuing on the topic, he stated that when the offer from Malaga came, it was no brainer. Cruz shared that the deal was sweet as the Citizens were happy with the offer they got and he had the chance of playing in the Champions League.
“Finally this summer Manchester City received an offer that they were happy with for me, whilst to play in the Champions League was a great plus from my point of view.”
“A mix of those two factors mean that I am happy to be here. It is promising, this is a year with new experiences in the Champions League and that gives an extra inventive to the players and the fans. It will be a nice season.
Despite watching a clutch of first team stars leave the coastal club for adventures away, Malaga have impressed in the first three matches of 2012/13 La Liga season. The club are third in Primera Division standings, accumulating 7 points from 3 fixtures.
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