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Enrique clarifies controversial “I aspire to more” comments.

February 18th, 2011 | 54 Comments |

Enrique: Comments taken "out of context"
Enrique: Comments taken "out of context"
Newcastle United left back, Jose Enrique comments in a Spanish publication caused something of a storm in a teacup yesterday, when his comments in Spanish were translated to imply that he may be seeking a move to a bigger club in order to play in the Champion’s League.

The comments were translated as:

“It is flattering that Liverpool are interested.

“I’ve also heard that Manchester United and Aston Villa have asked about me.

Perhaps the most controversial part of the (mis)translated interview was quoted as:

“They are both big teams and I’m not closing the door on anyone. I’m ambitious and want to play in the Champions League.

“I want to win things. I’m OK at Newcastle but I aspire to more.”

However the player has come out in an interview on the club’s official website to say that the comments were taken completely out of context. Enrique explained: (more…)