Valencia defender Jeison Murillo revealed why he was determined to leave Inter, but his problems in Italy began from the start at Udinese.
The Colombia international was sold over the summer and seems considerably more at ease in La Liga.
“I received the call that I had been sold and was going to Italy. From one day to the next. I remember that when I returned home, my mother was crying. I was about to tell her, but she’d already been alerted. I couldn’t believe it,” the 25-year-old told Spanish newspaper As.
“I had no idea. I went to Nigeria for a youth tournament and when I returned, my life had already changed. I didn’t even know they were negotiating with Udinese.
“Naturally, the dream of every South American boy is to play in Europe, but I was 18 years old and found myself alone in a new country. These are the sacrifices you must make in this profession."
“Eventually, I was only in Udine for medical tests and then immediately sent out on loan to Granada. That was better for me, as I spoke the language and in Spain could get a European passport.
“Italian football helped me grow tactically a great deal, as that is essential for a defender. In Spain there are more spaces, more one-against-one situations, and my characteristics help me with that.”
Murillo was at Inter from 2015 to 2017 before returning to La Liga with Valencia.
“My intention was simply to leave Inter. When you are not happy in a place, you must find new horizons. There was a difference of opinion and when Valencia appeared, to be honest, I did hesitate a little. I knew what Valencia was, they explained their project and intentions.
“It took a second meeting for me to make a decision and accept their offer. There is a lot of ambition here at Valencia. The Coach, the club and the agent have a lot of faith in me and the fans make me want to fight for this badge, every game and every day.”
MONO555
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If you have a chance, hoping to return to Milan, will give you a starting position
Derrick552
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He is a quality defender in Milan, may not play because the starter
Guccilife
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He can always find a loophole in the field, outgoing high-quality ball
foreverbay
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Little Juan walked the heart did not fluctuate, Murillo left when I feel sad
Pinocchioer
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When Inter Milan in the dark place, he insisted. Now come the peak, he was gone
TKloveFCB
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Say there is a repurchase treaty, Inter did not give up
Casioos
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He had been insisting at the low end of Inter
makejin
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Inter had to sell Murillo is a mistake
ballstar
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Still remember that inverted gold hook, we look forward to him back
loown
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I hope he performed well, Inter bring him home
Jacky2
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Medal is still slightly stronger than Murillo, Murillo on the scene lack of foresight
capitalise
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Inter simply do not fit unformed young players, they only need stability
outspoken
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I think the original 15 million sold him, Inter Milan or make money
unware
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He is a defender, but always want to bring the ball, this is fatal
Obamake
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Murillo good physical fitness, is the speed can not keep up
pumpkinin
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Inter Milan will play a three-guard tactics
happen
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Murillo little room for improvement, that pass appalling
birthplace
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Inter caught in a defense crisis
fdisk
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Inter Milan also did not set the barrier for the departure of the Colombian international defender
knackereda
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Inter had no defender, do not know why Inter had to sell Murillo
erkteamon
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Is there anyone who doesn't sing his name when they read it?
Oliverkiss
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I still think he has potential. Too mentally weak to play well for 90 mins, tho