Artimilla: When I was a child, I grew up late and thin and short, so I left Barcelona Youth Team

September 12th September Spanish midfielder Artimira, 24, comes from Barcelona youth training and is currently Betis' main player. Artimilla was interviewed by MundoBetis.

You played 53 times for Betis last season, scoring 2 goals and 1 assist. There were a lot of transfer rumors about you this summer, but you ended up staying with Betis

Yes, there were some offers, but I was always focused on the game trying to avoid being affected by outside noise or rumors. I always try to respond on the court and if there are higher-level teams interested in you, it's because you play well in the game. But I don't think about those, I focus on Betis.

You have spent 7 years in Barcelona youth training

I don't think I would have been like the player I am today without that experience. I spent 7 years there, learned a lot, and stayed with the best coaches. The values ​​you instilled in you from a young age will help you grow as a player and as a person, which is very important.

But you left Barcelona Youth Team in 2019. My second season with Barcelona Youth Team ended my experience. At that time, I had physical growth problems and I started to grow very late. Some of my teammates in the team are much stronger than me and are much faster. So I want to change the environment and prove my value in another team. Even if I leave Barcelona, ​​football and the world will not end. I've always grown and matured as a player and saying goodbye after 7 years isn't easy, but I think I've accepted it all in the best way. Fortunately, I'm already playing in La Liga.

Your situation is similar to Fabian Luis. He also grew up late and he was close to leaving Betis' youth training for Barcelona youth training, but later he got a position in Betis' first team and now plays for Paris Saint-Germain

Yes, very similar. At that time, I was thin and short, and this was abnormal when I was in the youth team. I only started growing up at the age of 18, and it has been a different look in recent years. In fact, I have been working very hard all these years and now I feel stronger and faster than when I first came to Betis. We must continue along this path.