Tárrega: "It's incredible to get the Spain Under-21s call-up"

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César Tárrega has received his first call-up to the Spanish Under-21s national team. He will have the opportunity to make his debut in the warm-up matches for the Under-21s European Championships against the Czech Republic and Germany. He spoke to VCF Radio this week to share his excitement.

"I'm really happy and very excited. It's an immense joy, and incredible to be here. It's like living a dream. I'm fulfilling my ambitions. The first was making my debut with Valencia CF, being part of the squad, and now it's this one. I'm very happy with the journey and what it's taken to get here," he explained.

"I got up at 9am to go to the Ciudad Deportiva for treatment, when I got a call from the national team telling me I was called up. I was in shock for three or four minutes, not knowing what to do. Then I called my girlfriend and family, and everyone was very happy for me. Coach Santi Denia congratulated me and welcomed me. He told me to have confidence in myself because what I was doing is what got me here."

Reflecting on the call-up, he said that "I think it's a product of my own hard work and also the help of my teammates, the coach and the coaching staff. I want to thank them. I'm developing a lot as a player, with confidence and peace of mind, thanks to their daily work. It's what allows me to be here."

Tárrega, Diego López, Cristhian Mosquera, and Javi Guerra are all part of the squad, something that pleases the defender.

"When they found out, they called me, congratulated me, and since I arrived, it's been really easy. They've welcomed me, introduced me to everyone, and integrated me into the group. Everything is easier thanks to them. We've been together for quite a few years, and it's an honour and a privilege; they have great human and footballing qualities."

"On a personal level, I think I'm growing a lot, but I also think it's a reward for the work the team have been doing in recent weeks. It's no coincidence that four players from the club are included in this squad with such high-quality players. It's a reward for the merits Valencia CF are showing. Now I'll work hard in every training session, show the coach he can count on me, and hopefully my debut will happen."

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