PABLO HERNANDEZ: I WANTED TO STAY HERE

PABLO HERNANDEZ: I WANTED TO STAY HERE

Hernandez on new deal.

Leeds United’s Spanish playmaker Pablo Hernandez spoke exclusively to LUTV after signing a new contract with the club.

Hernandez has put pen to paper on a new two year deal to remain at Elland Road, which runs until the end of the 2019/20 season.

The 33-year-old is delighted to have committed his future to Leeds and has thanked the supporters for their continued backing, during his time at the club.

“It is a good day for me and for my family,” said Hernandez.

“I’ve always said my first option was to always stay at Leeds because I am very happy here.

“It was an easy decision for me to make, this is a big club with unbelievable fans and an unbelievable history.

“The fans always support me and this support is very important, I really like the fans and they made this decision even easier for me.

“Coming to the end of my contract, I had some options to go elsewhere in England or back home to Spain, but for me, I wanted to stay here.

“I am one of the oldest players in the squad, but I still feel like I did when I was 25 or 26.

“Obviously the speed is not the same, but to play football, players need passion and to give 100 per cent in every game and I always try to do this.

“The fans have been unbelievable here at Elland Road and away from home, we have such fantastic support everywhere we go.

“I can only thank the fans for their support and I am really happy to be here for the next two years.”

Hernandez has been nominated for the club’s 2018 Player of the Year Award for his performances throughout the campaign and the ceremony takes place on Friday 4th May. 

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