Edson Álvarez was deeply moved when he was serenaded by Ajax supporters on Sunday afternoon. After the match against AZ (2-0 win), the midfielder appeared on the parking deck of the Johan Cruijff ArenA together with his six-month-old daughter Valentina. He cried out with joy and later explained his emotions in a private message on Instagram to the account of the former Vak 410.
After the party in honor of the unofficial national championship, Vak 410 sent a message to Álvarez. “We are so happy for you, Edson. You are THE man now. We enjoy your playing style at Ajax. You are our warrior. You deserve all the compliments, enjoy it!” Álvarez responded, “I really don’t have the words to describe what I felt yesterday when they chanted my name.”
“When it was difficult for me, here in Amsterdam, I promised my family that I would not leave Ajax until people chanted my name. That happened yesterday and you have no idea how that feels for me”, the base customer continued from Ajax. “Thank you for everything! I am very happy and enjoy being part of this great team. I want to stay here for a long time to come.”
Tadic from the clothes | Ajax players celebrate the unofficial title from parking deck Johan Cruijff ArenA
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In January, Álvarez was finally able to welcome his girlfriend Sofia and his daughter. It took a long time for his two relatives to receive a residence permit. The Mexican left earlier The Telegraph know how difficult it was for him to be alone. “People here don’t know how difficult it is for a young boy to be so far from home without family. Latinos tend to be very close to the family and my family is my everything,” said Álvarez.
Edson Álvarez feels completely at home in Amsterdam after the arrival of his family ?? pic.twitter.com/4dS72oguUa
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