Vice-president Abdullah Ghubn and CEO Yasmin Al Sahoud together presented Málaga’s fifth reinforcement for next season, after signing Eliseu, Rondón, Silva and Malagueño. The 25 year old Uruguayan international, Fernández, who recently took part in the South African World Cup (qualifying fourth), was with Argentine club Banfield, has signed a four year contract with Málaga. His cancellation clause is 20 million Euros. Ghubn confirmed his transfer fee was 3.6 million Euros.
Sebas Fernández appearance in front of the Media
"I’m very grateful for the people who had confidence in me and I’m very happy to be with this club, in a beautiful city and a fantastic league in which I have always dreamed of playing. It’s time I was training and getting myself in form. I am what he needs (Ferreira) and he put his trust in me so he will have thought about where I can play".
"I am very proud to be here an I hope I can live up to this. It is a big challenge, I’ve played for many years in Uruguay and Argentina and I am very happy. I have not had any problem with my knee; I have played continuously for almost six years. I played for Uruguay and I am always ready if I am called. (About his double nationality) My grandparents, my old man and my uncle were born in Ferrol, Galicia".
"I’m a quick forward, I fight for the ball, I like to run everywhere searching, and I don’t like to lose. Dario Silva? That a Uruguayan did so well and opened up the doors for the rest of us. Dario had some fantastic seasons here, I hope that I can do what he did. I’m not going to say how many goals I will score, the goal is there to play and I will get the most that I can for Málaga".
"I fought a lot for my place in the World Cup. The players who were there were at an impressive level and they had to be played. I spoke a lot with Sebastián Eguren and Godin and the told me a little about the club. I am eager to be here".
