Spotlight and whistles: Moreno Martins's start with Werder

Unusual: The ferry ride to Norderney with reporters was one of the many experiences for Marcelo Moreno Martins on his first day with Werder. (Picture: NPH)
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Saturday, 04.07.2009 / 14:13

Those who have observed Marcelo Moreno Martins since his arrival in the world of Werder have experienced an open-minded but at the same time hesitant young man. One could also tell...

Those who have observed Marcelo Moreno Martins since his arrival in the world of Werder have experienced an open-minded but at the same time hesitant young man. One could also tell that he was excited about new things, Werder and the Bundesliga. "My friends and family are very happy about my transfer because they know the value of the Bundesliga, which is very popular in Bolivia," said Moreno Martins, who also was very modest in talking about himself and his goals in Bremen. "Of course I want to score goals. But I mainly want to serve the team. That's why it's important now to train well. I hope that I can help advance Werder."

 

The 22-year-old made those comments on the ferry side over to Norderney, which was a very unusual interview for him as it was his first on a ship. These will be some quite impressionable days for the 13-time Bolivian international, who due to an illness arrived slightly late in Bremen early Thursday evening. He was thrown into the spotlight straight away as he was led onto the stage at the Nike presentation of the orange-coloured road jersey and then had interviews to be completed. During the evening, his new head coach Thomas Schaaf also took him to the side for a chat. "We had a good talk. He told me a little bit about the city of Bremen, about Werder's playing style and what is expected of me," said Moreno Martins.

 

He added that Werder is a big club and has a big team - something he repeated numerous times on the ferry to Norderney. Other signs are positive as well. Werder play in green which is the same colour of Bolivia's Seleccion and his family will have an easier time visiting him in Germany. He also added: "In winter, it will not be as cold as in Donetsk. And I am happy about that."

 

He scored a goal already in the first training game Friday morning. And he made himself noticed again in the evening on the Sportplatz an der Mühle grounds at Norderney. Whenever he would create some space during a game he would let his team-mates know with short whistles. Werder have definitely added an unusual character in Marcelo Moreno Martins - one who with all modesty is determined to prove himself here.

 

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