Sebastián Abreu Is Presented To The Fans

Sebastian Abreu was greeted by over 300 fans yesterday as he was presented to them after signing a 6 month deal with the option of a further year after that. He spoke to the press and stated the reasons behind signing for 'txuri urdin' and said he was signing for the 8th most important club in Spain and the opportunity to team up with Coach Lillo was a big factor. He made it clear his target was to make sure the club gained promotion to the first division - the place it deserves to be. He was asked if he can be the hero of Real's rise to the first division - "The heroes are on television. I am a worker who comes to work more on the long-awaited dream of all the people of Real Sociedad and that from today is mine, first to climb the table. This is the centenary year and it would be fantastic to give promotion to the club."



He trained yesterday on his own but today met up and trained with his new team-mates. He had watched the victory over Levante on Saturday and admitted he had been surprised by some players - "I saw a very compact, highly concentrated team, with the strength necessary and with players who played very well and I am surprised, because although Juanma told me things i never had full knowledge of them." Abreu won't be able to wear his favourite number 13 shirt but will instead wear number 18 - "I hope the club sold many shirts with 18 on them and this number will be remembered for many happy memories."

The level of expectation is huge after this capture and the hopes and dreams of promotion may rest on his shoulders but he gives the impression he is very focused on what he has to do - score goals. If he does get the goals to fire Real Sociedad to the Liga BBVA then the fans might have a new hero to worship.