Illarramendi's return to the Real Sociedad, in ten quotes

 

• “Thank you, Asier, for being with us. When you said goodbye on July 12, 2013, we wanted to have you back as soon as possible. Today it has become real the most desired wish".

• “We are delighted to have recovered one of the great values of the Real Sociedad Academy. (Jokin Aperribay, Real Sociedad Chairman)

Welcome home @Illarra24!!! It's waiting for you... #WelcomeHomeIllarra pic.twitter.com/TefsOOVqwn

— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) August 26, 2015

• “I said I would return to Real Sociedad and here I'm."

• “I understand that people of the Real were hurt by my departure, but now I'm going to give everything on the field for this shirt."

• “Now I'm not the young lad that I was before, I have more experience and I know people will demand much more from me, but also myself."

• “I took the decision two days ago, but was very clear. Coming home was a nice opportunity and what I wanted to do."

• “I have always kept in touch with my teammates. Now we have a nice group and we can do great things."

• "In two years at Real Madrid I've won four trophies, I played with great players and I learned a lot. I wish things had gone better but I do not regret anything I've done."

• “Having not played in the UEFA Champions League with Real Sociedad annoys me, but could not miss the opportunity that came to me. Now we will try to fight for it again."

• “I’ve been this afternoon with the manager and I have worked a bit with him. I'm ready to play and I will love to do it on Saturday, but the coach decides." (Asier Illarramendi, Real Sociedad player).