Elvis Perlaza changed his colors in Bogotá, but not his hopes: Millonarios was left behind, he dreams of making history in Santa Fe

“It is one of the challenges that excites me, that makes me feel proud and important throughout my career, to be able to become champion with two important teams from the same capital,” Perlaza told EL TIEMPO. “I had a very nice relationship with many there. They are not having a good time today, but I know they have a great team. Always grateful to them and to the institution. But now I want to continue my career here in Santa Fe and mark a path,” he added.

Yes today Santa Fe beats La Equidad and Tolima does not do it against Once Caldas, Perlaza and his teammates will be in the grand final with a date in advance. They have the option in their hands.

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“It’s a wonderful moment, a good moment. It was an important challenge to come to Santa Fe, because of the past I had had in the previous club. It wasn’t easy, but we are professionals. We are on the verge of a final, everything depends on us. It is not going to be easy, the group is complex, the goal is to go for the title,” he insisted.

At 35 years old, Pearl He is full of confidence, as he showed since his arrival at the club on his networks. “It’s because I believe a lot in God. I declare what I feel, what I long for, what I dream, fortunately I have had the grace of God, who has not disappointed me in what I have declared, Our God has always made me look good.”

Pearlwhat in Millionaires He played in a line of four, now he feels very comfortable playing as a wing back, in a defense of three that he was putting together Pablo Peirano with the passing of the games. “It is very good for one as a winger, my characteristics have always been offensive. They give me a lot of freedom, I know that I have the support of three center backs. In a line of four it is more difficult because you lose balance,” he explained.

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He has started 13 of Santa Fe’s 23 games and has had a healthy fight for the position with the young John Melendez. Both have been part of the second best defense in the League, with only 12 goals conceded.

“It is the result of work, it is having automatisms, getting to know our teammates, becoming strong, believing that we all defend, we all attack, and that is what has characterized this team, the balance we have is what makes us strong and it is which has worked for us –he said–. With Melendez It has been a healthy competition. He is a countryman, we always want the best for the team.”

After initial doubts about his blue past, Pearl He has been winning over the León fans. “We have been showing that we are professionals, that we defend these colors. I have felt a cool, interesting affection, that is what one comes for, so that the fans can feel identified with one’s work, today I feel loved and we hope to give them the joy of the tenth.”
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Jose Orlando Ascencio
Sports Deputy Editor
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