
Following Fertiberia’s announcement that its main sponsorship had been renewed, the red-and-white club wasted no time in announcing the first four renewals of its squad for next season.
Lithuanian player Rolandas Bernatonis, along with three survivors of promotion to Asobal—the goalkeeper David Bruixola, defender Ángel Fernández and captain Rubén Ruiz—are the first four confirmed renewals for the Valencian team.
Rolandas Bernatonis, will wear the red-and-white shirt for another year, although he will not return to the court at the start of the season following the serious Achilles tendon rupture he suffered towards the end of the season. His renewal provides long-range shooting, and once he regains his fitness, he will add greatly to the red-and-white artillery. Following his renewal, Bernatonis said
“I am very happy and grateful for the renewal with Puerto Sagunto. Support and trust are very important during difficult times, and the club has decided to stand by me in this difficult situation. When I return to the court, I will come back with greater strength and enthusiasm. I will try to repay the club’s trust with good performances and goals to help the team achieve its objectives.”
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David Bruixola, this will be his ninth consecutive season performing at a high level while defending the red-and-white goal. He is a key player in Pachi Martí’s system and continues to post excellent numbers, despite being a non-professional player. David, much loved by the Ovni fans, commented that
“It is going to be a complicated year for me because changes in my professional activities will make it difficult for me to train for two months during the season. But I am very happy to remain at the club for another year with serious and committed people.”
For his part, defensive pivot
Ángel Fernández, who is celebrating a decade at the red-and-white club, will also feature in the centre of Pachi Martí’s defence. Ángel told us that
“Being part of this club is a real source of pride, and continuing to keep the Asobal dream alive is a great responsibility.” The Valencian pivot joined the project in Primera Nacional and knows how hard it has been to keep the team in the top division for five seasons. Ángel also said that he wanted to
“thank both the board and coaching staff for the trust they have placed in me, and all the fans for their unconditional support at all times, as they are the reason for our existence”
Fertiberia captain
Rubén Ruiz Casanova has also agreed to remain part of his club’s squad. The academy graduate will make no fewer than 13 seasons in the red-and-white first team this season. It is quite a journey, from the Segunda Nacional to the summit of Spanish handball. Ruben tells us that
“as of today, I cannot imagine life without being part of this club... Without trying to help the club continue growing and achieve greater objectives”.
Four outstanding renewals for an exciting new project for the team from the province of Valencia in Asobal.
Translation produced using artificial intelligence.