The Malaga striker revealed that their Andalusian rivals are special to him after spending a year amongst their ranks and added that he wants to score against them.
Stifled for first team minutes, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roque-Santa-Cruz-c31778 spent the 2011/12 campaign on the books of Real Betis. The then recently promoted outfit welcomed the Paraguayan international with open arms and gave him refuge in their numbers.
After a good year at the Benito Villamarin, Santa Cruz returns to his former hunting ground with Malaga. The former Manchester City and Blackburn http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 forward revealed that he is eagerly anticipating the Andalusian derby, where he comes against Real Betis.
The towering attacker shared that Los Verdiblancos are a ‘super special club,’ whilst reminiscing about his time with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 Mel’s charges. Cruz revealed that he has good relationships with the staff at the Benito Villamarin, and holds the fans dearly for
the manner they treated him.
“Betis are a super special club,” the attacker said while in conversation with Madrid based Spanish sports daily, Marca. “I have good friendships with a lot of people there and retain a great affection for the fans, the people and the club. I'm excited
to see them and say hello.”
Continuing on the topic, Santa Cruz claimed that he is eagerly anticipating the match-up scheduled for Sunday, stating that he wants to get his name on the score board against his former side.
Clearing up the air, the much travelled star revealed that while his affections for Real Betis remain, Malaga are his faith now and he will give his best in their cause.
“Sunday is an important game, especially for me, but I really want to score. I've always said I have affection for Betis but now I'm here at La Rosaleda, and people should understand that goals are joys. I'd like to celebrate.”
Reflecting on his transfer to Malaga, Santa Cruz shared that he had expected to join Real Betis after the end of his load period, however, but negotiations between his parent club and the Andalusian entity did not fare as expected.
“I left Betis with the best intention to return, it was a story of the clubs. These things happen in football. Also, I liked the chance to play in the Champions League.”
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