Darko Dimitrievski is now wearing red and white

This afternoon, the presentation of Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto's new player, Macedonian Darko Dimitrievski, took place at the Casa de la Cultura in Puerto de Sagunto. He was delighted to have joined the red-and-white club.

Club president Juanjo Bataller led the presentation and was accompanied by the deputy director of Fertiberia's Sagunto plant, Juan Arbona; the deputy mayor and councillor for sport of Sagunto Town Council, Sergio Muniesa; head coach Patxi Martí; and first-team players Nacho Plaza, José Manuel García Moriñigo 'Pocholo' and Michael Apelgren, who acted as interpreter, as the Macedonian does not yet speak Spanish.

Juanjo Bataller was very satisfied: “With this signing, requested by Patxi Martí, we are strengthening the team's back line. Darko was our first choice and we have been fortunate to complete his signing. This signing has required a major financial effort given our situation, and we could not let down our main sponsor. For that reason, we hope this new addition will improve our league position and bring joy to our supporters.”

The deputy director of Fertiberia's Sagunto plant then added: “It is a tremendous privilege to support the town's team, and we hope this signing will improve the team's momentum.”

For his part, Serigo Muniesa welcomed the new player and stressed: “After some time, Darko will realise what handball is like in our town. The only thing asked of players is that they feel the shirt, work hard and give everything, because if the supporters see that a player gives his all, he will always be applauded.”

Valencia coach Patxi Martí was satisfied: “The player has come to add to the team and help us defensively. He can also play anywhere in the back line, which is very beneficial for our game.”

The young Macedonian player arrived in Valencia after a 40-hour journey and signed his new contract with the red-and-whites until the end of the season. “This is a very important step in my career and I hope to help in any way I can. Before coming here, I watched the match against Fraikin BM Granollers in Macedonia and thought they were a good team, so I arrive very eager to do things well and achieve the team's objectives,” said the left-back, who came from Qatar and has experience of European handball after playing several seasons in his country.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.