Spanish midfielder Unai Hernandez has opened up about his shocking move from Barcelona's famous La Masia academy to Saudi Union Club. The young player says he made the decision based on both sporting and financial reasons after receiving multiple offers. Hernandez insists leaving Barcelona doesn't mean his European football dream is over. He chose Ramon Planes' project after discussing it with his family. The player believes the Saudi league is strong enough to warrant such a big step.
Hernandez admits leaving Barcelona was tough but says life doesn't stop at the Catalan club. He points to players like Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, and Dani Olmo who all returned to Barcelona after leaving. Living in Jeddah brings extreme heat but the competition amazes him. He plays alongside superstars like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Moussa Diaby, and Fabinho. The experience motivates him to develop his game further.
The Spanish star struggled initially because the system prevented him from playing right away. Injuries to teammates gave him his chance when coach Laurent Blanc started giving him minutes. He scored a goal in nine appearances and felt like a champion. Hernandez describes Jeddah as a beautiful coastal city where he lives in excellent apartments with foreign families. Union management works hard to serve players and their families.
The midfielder has a contract until 2028 and looks forward to the AFC Champions League challenge next season. He models his game after Spanish legend Andres Iniesta. His brother Onax captains Barcelona's youth team and Hernandez believes he will shine like he did. People call him the King of the Arabs.
Hernandez admits leaving Barcelona was tough but says life doesn't stop at the Catalan club. He points to players like Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, and Dani Olmo who all returned to Barcelona after leaving. Living in Jeddah brings extreme heat but the competition amazes him. He plays alongside superstars like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Moussa Diaby, and Fabinho. The experience motivates him to develop his game further.
The Spanish star struggled initially because the system prevented him from playing right away. Injuries to teammates gave him his chance when coach Laurent Blanc started giving him minutes. He scored a goal in nine appearances and felt like a champion. Hernandez describes Jeddah as a beautiful coastal city where he lives in excellent apartments with foreign families. Union management works hard to serve players and their families.
The midfielder has a contract until 2028 and looks forward to the AFC Champions League challenge next season. He models his game after Spanish legend Andres Iniesta. His brother Onax captains Barcelona's youth team and Hernandez believes he will shine like he did. People call him the King of the Arabs.
