Ricardo Pepi is FC Augsburg’s new record transfer. During his introduction in the Fuggerstadt, the 18-year-old named the reasons for his decision in favour of FCA – and the challenges that lie ahead of him.
After his first unit, Ricardo Pepi spoke in Augsburg about …
.. the decision in favour of FCA:
“I’m very excited to be here. Augsburg is a great club. They give young players a lot of opportunities to develop. That’s the main reason why I’m here, I want to take that chance. I am very happy to be here and ready to fight for the team. The boys have all welcomed me very nicely. The people around are great as well. “
… the leap from MLS to the Bundesliga:
“It won’t be easy, a real tough challenge. But I’m ready to work for it. Adjusting to the Bundesliga, the speed of the game will be the biggest change, that’s a big difference. Also the competition is much bigger here. “
.. the expectation because of the higher transfer fee:
“It shows that the club trusts me and my abilities. It also gives me confidence. The club has chosen me. I’m ready to show what I’m worth and why Augsburg signed me. I want to score a lot of goals, that’s my main task. I will help the team however they need me and I am ready to adapt to the system. “
Body ready for debut against Hoffenheim
.. a possible debut on Saturday at Hoffenheim:
“Physically I am ready to play. It’s the coach’s decision. Our last team training in the U.S. was about a month and a half ago, but with the national team I trained until about a fortnight ago and also played a game.”
.. his first German word:
“‘Tor’ is my first German word. After all, that’s the most important one (laughs).”
.. His first impression of Augsburg and the club:
“The training facilities are very nice, also the stadium. It’s all really good. I also like the city. I’m staying in a hotel now first and with the help of the club I’m looking for an apartment. My family has stayed in the USA, my agent is accompanying me at the moment. “
