Marco Fernando Velasco Peña gets ready to write his first chapter in professionalism with East Petrolero. The young right side, who turned 18 on July 24, will debut on Friday, August 22 against Always Ready in La Paz, as announced by technical director Álvaro Peña.
“In just 20 minutes he convinced us that he has very good condition,” said Peñahighlighting the versatility of Velasco, who can perform in both bands and also as a central one, providing speed and good brand to the refinent team.
Velasco began in the Bolivia 2022 project And then passed to Bolívar, where he became captain of the youth team, although he did not debut in the First Division. Three days before his birthday he joined the East Petrolero as a loan and, after showing his qualities in the team of the first A of the Association of Soccer Cruz, he won the coach’s confidence.
In the interview with the DeersportsVelasco expressed his emotion: “When I learned about the news, I got very happy. I received many congratulations from family and friends, and I am grateful to the teacher Álvaro for the confidence he gives me.”
The young side also told his career and adaptation to the club: “I arrived in the East a month ago, as a loan from Bolívar. From the first day I trained with the first squad and I am preparing everything to play a good role in my debut. ”
About his first game, which will be in height and before a rival he already knows, Velasco was confident: “I was working on peace and I don’t think I have problems with height. I feel 100% prepared to do my best. ”
Velasco also highlighted his relationship with the older players of the squad: “Everyone treated me well from day one, they gave me confidence and advise me. Centurion is a great partnervery good person, we always greet each other and support ourselves. ”
Finally, he referred to his confrontation with Moisés Paniagua, Always Ready player, whom he already scored in a reserve match: “He is an unbalanced, fast and powerful player. I will be very attentive to not give spacesand I hope we can get a good result for the East. ”
With these words, Marco Velasco demonstrates that he is ready for his great debut, exciting the Albiverdes fans with their speed, technique and desire to consolidate in the First Division.
