Without a captain’s badge, but with a world full of hopes, this is how Allan Banegas arrives at the Olimpia, a club where he hopes to prove that his signing is not a coincidence and that he will bring his talent so that the whites its history.
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The Origin of Progress, Yoro, after two weeks of training with Olimpia, spoke exclusively with Diario Deu and did not hide any details, since childhood his feeling was blue and now his dream is to be champion with the lion.
For many to reach the Olympia is to consider a wider door to go to defend the shirt of the National Team, the exvolante verdolaga thinks that now could be his time for a call of Fabian Coit.
How did you get to the ranks of Olympia?
After the final Osman (Madrid) called me and we were talking, in the end an agreement was reached, but Marathón always had the first word and in the end no agreement was reached.
How long did you sign the contract?
It was for a year nothing more.
What motivated you to come to the capital?
The team motivated me and is that just by saying Olympia, you know the story that is always fighting for titles and internationally and that makes it an excellent club.
What did the family tell you when they realized the possibility of signing for Olympia?
I talked to my wife and she was thinking of leaving for Tegus, a bit long because her family is here (SPS) and I also talked to my parents, they left me to say that I thought so and that it was for the good of my family.
Was it a dream for you to play for Olimpia?
Of course, it’s a dream every player wants to be in. My dream when I was in the Marathon reserves was to play with the first team and God is setting other goals, new goals and in the end he came to Olympia. I am grateful for this opportunity that has been given to me and I must seize it.
As a child what team did you follow?
hahaha as a child I was a fan of Motagua because the whole Banegas family is Motagua, they took us to the stadium in San Pedro, El Progrés, but when the opportunity came to join the basic forces of Marathon I did not hesitate, already that one always dreams of doing great things and playing in National League. So much time in Marathon I took a great affection for him and that feeling was always there, but that moment I thought for my family.
What really happened to your start in Marathon?
For days I was thinking about not following Marathon for many personal things I’m going through, that’s where God opens doors and I received the call from Osman. I always heard the word Marathon had me, but no agreement was reached and here I am in Olympia.
Did you talk to Héctor Vargas about your departure and what did he tell you?
Prof. Vargas took very well, calm, we were talking and grateful I will always be with him because in the part he always puts us in the head to be positive. He was very grateful to me for the time we were working and wished me the best wherever I go.
Were you worried about Marathon’s financial situation?
Yes, unfortunately things have not gone well in Marathon for the causes that have happened with the virus and it is not financially good. The hurricanes and the village where I am my family did not stay also by the passage of the waters and God opens doors and so he can reach the Olympia.
Was there no opportunity for other teams?
Yes, there were others who had called me, but the one I liked the most and was most interested in was the Olympia.
How were your first days with Olympia?
They have been very good, my teammates have treated me excellently, Professor Troglio and the coaching staff have received me in the best way. I am adapting to contribute my grain of sand and always deliver the maximum.
How has the change of city been?
The weather is sometimes icy in the morning and in the afternoon, but normal, calm and I am adapting little.
Is the change from Olympia to Marathon as big as it sounds?
I think every player has their mindset, but mine is to deliver everything, to want to play and if I am allowed to be a starter. In each team there is a healthy fight for who wants to play and be a starter, but I will work on this and the opportunity that the teacher gives me must be made the most of.
Other players who have come from the north coast have been weighed down by the change
I’ve had colleagues out there who have walked around here and I’ve consulted them, they say it’s hard to adapt, but that’s about everyone’s mindset and mine is positive. The opportunity that the teacher gives me I will try to take advantage of.
Aren’t you afraid that being a captain in the Marathon will cost you a place in the Olympics?
No, I’m not afraid of that, my mentality is to want to play and what I want is to adapt to everything, the city, climate and I’m thinking every day that if you can and first God get it.
How was your first crossword puzzle with Troglio? What did he tell you?
The teacher is very calm and has told me about how he handles the group, what he asks for, what needs to be done and always welcoming me.
From Vargas’ game idea to Troglio’s, what’s the difference?
There is not much difference. With Vargas the mentality is always to be a winner and Troglio the same and more knowing that Olimpia is more demanding for international tournaments and the mentality must be winning from preseason to the last tournament in which you have to lift a cup.
What will the fight for a place be like with Deiby Flores, Patón and Carlos Pineda?
Each team has its competition and I always hope to compete, first with myself and the opportunity that Prof. Troglio gives me I will make the most of. There will always be healthy competition and everyone is there to support themselves.
Now that you are in Olympia do you think you will be called up to the National Team?
Yes, I think so, being in Olympia is closer to being in the National Team to be taken into account and that’s where the mentality of being in Olympia is to be in the National Team, as the player who is there is privileged . The idea is to be able to do things right and tomorrow there is a call, because you have to give it your all.
Do you dream of wearing the national team shirt?
Yes, of course. I was in the U-23 we were in Brazil and it is a very beautiful experience and I hope that in the big ones it can be given. Playing qualifiers or being in a World Cup, that every player dreams of being there.
Do you see yourself playing a tie or do you think there is no longer a quota?
I haven’t started thinking about it, first it’s about trying to play at Olympia and if Prof Coit can call me, I’m grateful and I’m going to give it my all.
Have you talked to Fabián Coit at any time?
The truth is that no, I have not had any conversation with Prof. Coit like that, for nothing have I had an approach with him, nor with the coaching staff, but I am preparing first for the Olympia.
What do you promise on your arrival at the Olympics?
I promise dedication, sacrifice, effort, leaving everything on the court and helping the team contribute, either on or off the court. I’m about to excel, Olympia is fighting for titles and you have to try to peel everything, either nationally or internationally.
Your best friend when you get to Olympia?
There are several like Leverón, Yustin, Diego who were in Marathon and I know them well. Rafa Zúniga was also there and others I was in the U-23, Chirinos, Pau, Deiby. The truth is that with the majority all right, it is a group known from before and we got along well.
Play debut against Real Spain, Would you like to be there?
Sure, my mindset is to be there, we’ll wait for what happens this week and the teacher is the one who decided.