Palma: “I had an offer from Dinamo, but I still have many years at Aris, the money doesn’t move me”

Luis Palma confirmed his statements Sportish for the fact that Dynamo Kyiv Aris made an official offer for its acquisition.

In the interview with diez.hn, he revealed that the Ukrainian team made an offer on the last day of the transfer window and clarified that money is not the most important thing for him, but also reminded that he has a contract with Aris for many more years.

What he said in detail:

How he feels about your call to the Honduran national team: “Very good, calm, happy. It’s always a privilege to represent your country, to represent the five stars, and I look forward to the upcoming games.”

On the course of the game against Argentina: “With great pleasure, it’s a privilege to play with Argentina, they have great players and of course Messi. We have to prepare well to face them.”

How he experiences the game: “There are always nerves, there will always be stress. We have to do that, they are great players in the Argentina team, they have a run and they don’t want to lose it. We’re always trying to win and have fun.”

Whether playing against these stars was a dream come true: “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to play for the national team and against these great players… it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are happy and excited for the game to begin to enjoy it with the utmost seriousness.”

On being called “Bicho” because of Cristiano Ronaldo: “The truth is that’s what they call me in Honduras when I was in Vida. I am happy. Facing Messi is a great privilege but right now I’m Luis Palma, there’s nothing for ‘bicho’ so don’t worry.”

If he would take a picture after the game: “Who doesn’t want a picture with them? Of course it has to be the right time, I think if there’s an opportunity to take a picture with them it will happen, if not we have to remember that we’re with these play great footballers.” .”

About whether he imagines such a moment: “As a player you always dream of playing against great players, either as an opponent or as a teammate, so back then I dreamed of playing against great players and now I will have the privilege of playing against them. In that sense, I’m happy because a childhood dream has come true.”

Honduras is considered an outsider: “No one wants to lose, every team is working to win and we’re looking forward to that part, we’re confident we’ll have a great game. Football is like that, it could be a… landslide, we could also have a chance and win, football always gives you chances and it’s a nice opportunity to enjoy the game.”

Whether he discussed it with Iturbe: “Despite being Paraguayan, he has friends in the Argentina national team and he told me: “They will beat you” and such, but jokingly, but he wished me the best of luck in this duel”.

If he should pay attention to something: “Yes, Argentina have their whole squad, the World Cup is in two months, so it will be very important to take care of us and them because they have this World Cup, which means a lot to the Argentines.”

What could make the difference in this game: “No team works to lose, Argentina will try to beat us, we are professional footballers and we are here for a reason. We have to prove it. Argentina will not want to draw or lose, we hope to prevent that.”

Whether he dreams of scoring against Emiliano Martinez (Argentina goalkeeper).: “Of course, every midfield and forward player wants to score when they have the opportunity. How nice it would be to score against a team of this caliber.”

Whether it’s one of those games that no footballer wants to miss: “Of course everyone wants to play, everyone wants to start, so it’s going to be really nice. If you play as a regular or as a substitute, you have to be ready to play.”

For his friend in Greece, Edwin Rodriguez: “I’m very happy for him, he’s another Honduran going to Europe. How nice that he has come into the team that I am in, where he will have a lot of support from me, also from the footballers who can speak Spanish and those who can’t, because there is always… a pat on the back. We hope he adapts quickly.”

As you learned of Edwin’s arrival: “I was training and my agent (ss Paulo Hernandez) told me he had already arrived. I texted him and we went to dinner the next day, we chatted, he asked me about the city, the vibe, the team.”

What was the best tip: “TI said he has to enjoy this stage, he’s on loan, he has to earn his place because nothing is given for free in Europe. So I wish him the best that we break through and become important.”

About the joint campaign last Sunday: “Yes, because in Honduras we talked about football, about everything that we experienced in the national team, we were even in the same room, they asked me and I said I want to be with Edwin and we have with Olympiacos talked about the game.

About what exactly they said: “That when I play, I score goals. After Messi scored against Paris I will do it and go to Miami for the game. When the match with Olympiakos was over, several things happened. I told my mother, I sent her greetings, I dedicated the goal to her and how beautiful it was at that moment.”

Whether the dance he danced has a special meaning: “No, no, not at all, that’s a normal dance that just came to my mind and we’re practicing another one right now (laughs). So since I’m celebrating by thanking God, that means a lot.”

Whether it was true that Ukraine’s Dynamo Kyiv wanted him: “Yes, it was real and on the last day of the transfer window in Europe, an offer came from Dinamo, but it couldn’t be negotiated in one day, but I’m calm, I’m improving as a person and growing as a footballer. When God’s time comes for me to leave Mars I will, but for now I have a multi-year deal with them and I will take advantage of that.”

Does it bother him: “It didn’t bother me, I was calm in that regard, I’m one of those guys who works a lot and as a former teammate told me: “I’m looking at you like you’re crazy, I didn’t think you’d go far go”. And then he sent me a bad word and look how far you’ve come. I’m one of those guys who, when it comes to that, will make the decision with the family.”

Whether Dynamo Kyiv’s offer was good: “I’m one of those people who doesn’t care about money, but I like to be where I’m happy. I make money doing what I love. If an offer comes that I feel comfortable with, I have to accept it. I’m one of those people who most enjoy playing football and being happy. A technician told me: “The money will come, you have worked”.

Where he wants to play in the future: “I am Real and I would like to play for Real.”

Whether it is possible or thinks impossible: “Of course it is possible, nothing is impossible for God and if you work, He will come. I would also like to play in the Premier League because for me it’s the best league in the world, that’s my bet because it’s where the smallest team is fighting against the biggest, so that’s my limit.

I want to leave my name in Europe, I want to stay here long and have fun. If you beat Argentina you add a lot of bonuses if you lose you go down because as a footballer you always want to win so that everything goes well. My short-term goal is always goals and assists, I’m not saying that, I’m very close and trying to keep growing to keep things moving.”