![]() The great performances that Ramiro has kept on delivering for more than a year now meant we knew that sooner or later there was going to be an offer for him that neither River nor he would be able to refuse. The Uruguayan said: "The great performances that Ramiro has kept on delivering for more than a year now meant we knew that sooner or later there was going to be an offer for him that neither River nor he would be able to refuse." "But he showed me the contract that he had been offered from England and I couldn't stop him." Francescoli agreed. Such is the financial power of the Premier League, River were powerless to resist. "He was in the team when River played in the second division, worked hard for the team, and in the last year won everything, even getting called up to the national team."Īs Garavaglia puts it, "Ramiro Funes Mori is a quiet man and can seem quite shy, but he's actually got a strong character." He deserves everything that is happening for him. "River have a very good squad with players of great quality, but Ramiro is one of the best that I have seen in the last few years. ![]() "He is a very nice guy," said Francescoli. Marcelo Gallardo on Funes Moriįormer River hero and the club's general manager Enzo Francescoli has also talked up Funes Mori's character – and ability. He's always professional and gave his best for the team. "And in 2015, of course, he won the Copa Libertadores, scoring the third goal in the final with a header, and helping River win this title again after 19 years." In 2014, he was part of the team that won the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa Sudamericana, titles that River had never won. "Ramiro never lost his place in the team. A few months later, River reclaimed the domestic title after a five-year wait. "The goal was in the last minute of the match and was an excellent header. "Ramiro then became an idol of River Plate in May 2014 when he scored a fantastic goal in the derby against Boca Juniors to give River a 2-1 win, their first in 10 years at La Bombonera. "He has so much confidence in himself that he even relegated Colombia international defender Eder Alvarez Balanta to the bench. "He was one of the most important players in making sure River made an immediate return to the top," said Garavaglia. Image: Funes Mori's strong character bodes well for his move to the Premier Leagueįunes Mori played his part in getting River back where they belonged.
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