•
Press conference audio archive >
On Tuesday, the Red Bulls officially introduced their newest signing and second designated player, Juan Pablo Angel, to the media at the team's Montclair State University training facility. Here are some excerpts from the day.
Red Bulls forward Juan Pablo Angel
On the organization, both on the field and off the field:
"I'm just very impressed with everything in the time I've been here. I know that first of all we're a very good team. We're well balanced with good young players. Obviously as I said before we have the best manager in the league, without a doubt. We've got a great company behind us in Red Bull."
On sporting director and ead coach Bruce Arena:
"Sooner rather than later he's going to change the whole project in a positive way. He's going to bring success to this franchise."
On the team's camaraderie:
"There is a togetherness among the lads. I'm just excited to be part of it. I'm really looking forward to start working with the lads as soon as possible."
On why he chose to come in this week:
"I came here because I wanted to get the work permit as soon as I can."
Sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena
On Angel's addition:
"We obviously think that the addition of Juan Pablo will make us much stronger. We've missed an experienced striker and a player with a proven ability to score goals. So we brought this very fine player here to play immediately and hopefully make our team stronger on the field and off the field as well."
On how long he has seen Angel play:
"I have followed Juan Pablo for the last six to seven years, mostly observing his play with Aston Villa. As I said before, we felt that if Juan Pablo was available, he was the one we wanted and I really believe he will be a great addition to our team."
Technical director Jeff Agoos
On whether there is a timetable for Angel's work visa:
"We wanted it to happen yesterday to be honest. When you turn it over to the U.S. government, it's out of your control ... again, it's in their hands and we're trying to push it through as quickly as possible."
