Fertiberia Handball Puerto Sagunto get under way

In the presence of the Mayor of Sagunto, Francesc Fernández, and the Councillor for Sport, Remei Torrent, Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto have kicked off the 2015-2016 season. Pachi Martí's boys had a photo session, a welcome from the Mayor and President and a medical examination, before beginning physical work tomorrow, Saturday. The squad features Corzo, Sayad, Pozzer, Ibrahim Moral and the young goalkeeper Chueca, as well as a change in physiotherapy, with Paco Dubón taking charge this season.

After appearing before Pepa Conesa's camera, the squad heard from their president, Juanjo Bataller, for the first time. He said: “Welcome to everyone, both the old and the new faces; we hope your stay will be a satisfactory one. We will honour the commitments we have made, and all the supporters ask of you is your dedication and effort. Things may go well or badly, but if our supporters see that you give everything, they will always be behind you. I think we have a good team and can perform well this year. This year, with the new Asobal-Movistar+ agreement, we will have a lot of television coverage, and matches will be selected according to the entertainment value and the league table, so we have the challenge of providing our sponsors and our Town Council with a return”

For his part, Mayor Francesc Fernández, who was making his debut at this traditional club event, said: “You are the flagship of sport in the city, and that is a great responsibility for you. You are expected to make an effort commensurate with that made by the sponsors, supporters and citizens of the city through Sagunto Town Council, which supports you. You are a great asset to this city, and I wish you all the best for the season that is now beginning.”

After the event, the squad underwent a medical examination with Dr Belloch and were scheduled for their first sessions, where the four players absent today—Sladic and Bernatonis because of travel, and Berrios and Bruixola for professional reasons—will join the training.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.