South American under-20 figure Gustavo Puerta didn’t make his Germany debut due to visa issues

Among the players of the Colombian selection which appeared in the South American Sub-20, gustavo door He earned most praise for his character, talent and leadership on the pitch which helped the team qualify for the World Cup in Indonesia.

Added to this, in full competition, which was taking place in our country, was sold by Bogotá Fútbol Club to Bayer Leverkusen of Germany, for a value of four million eurosa record figure for the team from the capital which plays in the second division.

However, at the moment things have not been easy for the ‘coffee’ midfielder, as since arriving in European territory almost a month ago, he has not played his first official matchAdded to the fact that he was transferred to Nuremberg from the “Teutonic” country because he does not have much experience.

“Paper Problems”

Puerta spoke about his experience in Germany to Diario AS, where he explained the reason why he does not play despite his one of the figures of the South American Sub-20.

“My debut has not yet been given, but it has been for paper problems, visa problems”said the Colombian midfielder, who hopes to settle this in the coming days.

Regarding when he plans to return to court, Gustavo Puerta assured that “Hopefully this weekend can arrive and thus fulfill all the characteristics.”

“I was very well received”

The Colombian midfielder revealed some details about what he experienced in the German country, his relationship with his teammates and, above all, the cold season that the European continent is currently going through.

“They received me very well, as everyone knows, moving from South America to Europe is a very big change, I gradually adapted to the food, the climate, the people and the language”, said.

He added that “Little by little I’m learning little words, it’s a complicated language, but here we are, we hope to learn as quickly as possible”.

What did you talk to Xabi Alonso about?

Gustavo Puerta also mentioned the Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonsoone of the legends of Spanish football who has led the German team since last year.

It was precisely the Iberian coach who asked the club to send the Colombian on loan, so that he could gain experience in German football and have more playing minutes.

Puerta said the only time he was able to speak with Xabi did he have a good understanding: “He is a player who has similar characteristics to what I can have, I think it will be very important when I come back to be my coach and so I can learn from him that he was one of the best in the world. .”

Focused on the U-20 World Cup

In the absence of a report in Germany, Gustavo Puerta does not lose sight of the Under-20 World Cup who will play with the Colombian national teamin Indonesia in mid-May.

“We just did a great South American, we brought happiness back to the country and right now we hope to bring that happiness back to the country even more, bringing this Cup, which is what we most aspire to. We have a great group , not only of players, but also of people, and we hope to give the best of ourselves and thus make a great World Cup.”said the footballer.

He also hopes to share a team with big-name players such as Jhon Jader Duran and Yaser Asprillawho were not in South America in Colombia because their clubs did not lend them: “Anyone who joins the national team will be welcome to contribute, especially those players who already have a lot of experience, not only in the under-20s but also in the seniors”.