Hugo Sotelo and Thiago Fernández, two of Levante’s seven summer signings, agreed in describing the club as a family following their official presentation. Both players expressed enthusiasm about meeting the fans and facing the challenge of the new season in La Liga.
What did Sotelo and Thiago say about their arrival at Levante?
Hugo Sotelo said he is eager to meet the supporters and acknowledged they played a good match against Osasuna, though they need to forget the season’s opening game. Thiago Fernández stated he is starting his first full season in Primera and that his time at Oviedo helped him greatly after arriving from a long injury-induced inactivity.
How do they view the team atmosphere and objectives?
Sotelo emphasized that to achieve their goals, the squad must embody camaraderie, hard work, and humility. Thiago Fernández added that while he has personal goals of daily improvement, the club’s objectives come first, and the team must focus on maximizing points before looking ahead.
What role does Sotelo see in midfield and how did he handle the registration issue?
The midfielder said he adapts well to any position, whether alone or with a partner, though he prefers playing alongside a fixed number six for greater mobility. He also revealed they handled the registration matters calmly, as the club updated them daily and they trained hard in case clearance came through for the opening match.
What did Luis Castro say about his signing and his relationship with the coach?
Luis Castro backed any player regardless of name, salary, or age, and said he enjoys working under the head coach. He revealed Levante had been interested in him since the start of summer and that he wanted to leave his comfort zone, noting he had been at Celta since age eight.
Levante currently sits 17th in La Liga with one point from zero wins, one draw, and one loss in two games, with a goal difference of -3 after scoring zero and conceding three. The team is five points behind league leaders Sevilla and prepares to host Real Betis on August 29, 2026-a fixture you can follow on our fixtures page. As reported by Diario AS, the human group and dressing-room unity are vital to building a competitive side capable of achieving its objectives this season.
