Fertiberia sign centre-back Alex Plaza

Alex Plaza: I can bring speed, determination, enthusiasm and daring

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto announce the signing of Alex Plaza, brother of former red-and-white player Nacho Plaza. The centre-back comes from Alarcos Ciudad Real and has experience in the Silver Honour Division. The Ciudad Real player joins to strengthen the team after the bad luck it has had with injuries. The squad managed by Toni Malla’s treatment room is full, with Guillem Correro, Jaume Pujol, Javier Olivares, Pau Ferre and Álvaro del Valle all sidelined; the latter two have already undergone successful operations.

Red-and-white coach Toni Malla explains the signing: ‘He was a player we had been following for some time and, seeing our situation regarding injuries, we tried to find an alternative while taking the club’s capabilities into account. We know that the club’s financial situation is not good.’

‘The player was very keen to come, and that helped enormously. He is a player who will help us maintain the competitive momentum we are seeking. That is our main objective,’ Malla adds. 

For his part, the new red-and-white player explains that what led him to sign for Fertiberia ‘was the chance to play in the Asobal League and for a club with such a rich history. I could not say no to this great opportunity,  especially as its supporters are incredible. The handball atmosphere in Puerto Sagunto is different and special. I already knew it because my brother played here, and I have great affection for the city because my nephew was born here.’

Plaza says he can bring the team ‘speed, determination, enthusiasm and daring’ and that he is about to fulfil a dream he has had since childhood: playing in the Plenitude League: ‘It has been my dream since I was a child. It is what every handball player wants to strive for and pursue: reaching the highest level of Spanish handball. I have played this sport since I was very young and come from a handball family. I am really eager to start working with the group, enjoy myself and make the most of this wonderful experience.’ 

To the supporters, whom he already knows from when his brother played here, he says:  ‘Keep supporting and encouraging us as you always do. Puerto is always a fortress, and that is how it must remain.’

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.