In the upcoming pre-season friendly match between Real Sociedad and Union Berlin at 1:00am BST tomorrow, a special player will be the center of attention - he is the attacker Becker, who transferred to Real Sociedad from Union Berlin in the winter window of the 23/24 season. Recently, Becker was interviewed by the media and shared his feelings after joining his new employer, his insights on the differences between La Liga and the Bundesliga, as well as his personal goals and outlook.
Talking about his first arrival at Donostia San Sebastian, Becker couldn't hide his excitement: "It feels great, everyone at Real Sociedad gave me the warmest welcome, which allowed me to quickly integrate into the family." He confessed that he chose Real Sociedad because he had always harbored the dream of playing in La Liga, and the club not only has a long history and great achievements, but also has a unique charm that attracts him.
Becker has a deep understanding of the difference between the Bundesliga and La Liga: "These two leagues have significant differences in style and tactics. Bundesliga teams tend to be more inclined to defensive counterattacks when facing strong teams, while La Liga pays more attention to ball control and ground coordination. In the Bundesliga, the fight for the ball occurs more often near the penalty area, while in La Liga it is more common in the midfield area. Of course, La Liga teams also employ defensive counterattacks, but far less frequently than in the Bundesliga."
Although adapting to a new environment involves a number of challenges, including changes in language, teammates, coaches, and tactical systems, Becker says it's not difficult: "As professional players, we need to keep adapting to new environments. These challenges are growth opportunities for me and I enjoy the process."
At Real Sociedad, Becker was particularly surprised by the performance of Bryce Mendes: "He always delivers unexpected and exciting performances and is a very good player in the team." He also paid tribute to veterans such as Merino and Remiro, and thanked Remiro for his help when he first arrived in the team.
Facing his former hosts Union Berlin, who will be reunited in a friendly match, Becker has mixed and happy feelings: "I'm very happy to be able to return to Berlin and meet the people who have given me countless help in the last four and a half years. This time I will have a good chat with them and make an official farewell."
Talking about his personal goals, Becker was confident: "I certainly hope I can contribute more goals and assists this season. Specifically, I hope to score 15 goals in all competitions." He said that although he missed a lot of games last season due to injury, he has now fully recovered and adapted to the rhythm of La Liga and is ready to shine in the new season.
In addition, Becker talked about his thoughts on the departure of teammate Lenormand, his evaluation of his new teammates such as Javi Lopez and Sucic, and his relationship with head coach Alguacil, among other topics. He demonstrated the professionalism and team spirit expected of a professional player, while also expressing his expectations and aspirations for his future career.
Finally, when asked about his hobbies other than soccer, Becker's answer was simple and warm: "I like to accompany my family." This sentence not only reflects the importance and love he attaches to his family, but also lets us see a more real and three-dimensional Becker.
