Here are five interesting facts about the Argentine footballer and Sevilla`s new signing that you should know
Alejandro Gomez. Picture/ AFP
Alejandro âPapu' Gómez, the last signing of Sevilla FC in the recent winter market, The Argentine is now a LaLiga Santander star and is all set to bolster Julen Lopetegui's squad for the second half of the season, keen to provide his attacking guile and vision. Here are five interesting facts about the Argentine footballer and Sevilla's new signing that you should know:
- Alejandro âPapu' Gomez is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His nickname was coined by his mother, who affectionately referred to him as 'Papuchito' when he was a child.
- He was coached by current Atletico de Madrid boss Diego Pablo Simeone at Club Atletico San Lorenzo de Almagro in Argentina and at Calcio Catania in Italy.
- The 32-year-old teamed up with Italian artists Gli Autogol to compose âBaila como el Papu', which has proven to be a hit both on and off the pitch. In addition to going viral and being played millions of times online, it has also reached gold and platinum status. The royalties derived from this song were given to Insuperabili Academy which, through the medium of football, creates projects to help and integrate children with disabilities.
- Papu's on the pitch swagger is also present in other facets of his life. Did you know that he's involved in a Spotify podcast? Named "Libres de Humo", it covers football-related topics in relaxed discussions between friends.
- The attacking midfielder has recently surpassed the milestone of 100 club career goals. And he even scored his first goal for Sevilla FC in his debut in LaLiga Santander, against Getafe CF.
How many will he add to his tally while playing for the Hispalenses side?
