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NEW TOWN SIGNING ADMITS ‘I’M A LITTLE BIT CRAZY!’
NEW boy Pipa believes he is an ideal fit for Carlos Corberan’s style of play at Huddersfield Town - though he acknowledges he has a bit of adapting to do to get to grips with the Championship’s physical style of play.
The Spain Under-21 rightback is the Terriers’ third signing of the summer, and the man himself is ‘excited’ to get underway at Town.
That could happen as soon as Saturday’s Championship opener against Norwich City due to an exemption that allows elite athletes to skip the usual 14-day quarantine period after arriving from abroad.
Whenever he does make his debut, Pipa will be hoping to transfer some of that excitement over to the fans by bringing speed and skill to the side.
Speaking in English, Pipa said: “I’ve got better over the last two years and I’m arriving here as good as I’ve ever been.
“My best attributes are speed and skills. I’m also a little crazy at times! I’ve started playing [regularly] and I feel strong and confident.
“The stadium is very beautiful; it is different. I want to see the stadium full of people.
“I’m so excited to play if the coach considers that I can play.
“I understand his style and it is a little different to the football in Spain, but I think
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T & C apply these tactics and games are better for me. I can play like this.
“I know it can be a difficult league for Spanish players and that I will need to be strong. I spoke to players and they told me I will have to work to be able to play here.
“That Carlos is also Spanish is special, as it will allow me to talk to him in my language. That will make it easier for me at the start. It’s also a great opportunity for me to be here and to play for Huddersfield.
I’m going to work to do my best for the team.”
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