Raúl Martín Presa

President of Rayo Vallecano, Raúl Martín Presa, declared that Chinese footballer Zhang Chengdong, despite not being a request from coach Paco Jémez, is "another component of the team".

Controversy over Zhang Chengdong's arrival

The arrival of Zhang Chengdong to Rayo has been surrounded by controversy after coach Paco Jémez publicly stated a few days ago that the Chinese sponsor that the team sports on their jersey had imposed the player on him. Felipe Miñambres later revealed that Jémez had known for two years that a Chinese footballer would come to be chosen by the club.

"There may have been some misunderstanding and misunderstandings should always stay within the club. We have to think about looking forward, working and contributing together. Zhang is a Rayo player and will contribute with his work," said Martín Presa at a press conference.

"We have a great union and we want to continue like this. That is the most important thing we have to achieve our goal. Zhang is another component and we wish him the best of luck. The controversy will be resolved internally and we will all add up," he concluded.

Miñambres: "We are sure Zhang will be productive"

Felipe Miñambres, sports director of Rayo Vallecano, said on Friday that he was "very happy" with the arrival of Chinese footballer Zhang Chengdong.

"We are very happy with Zhang's arrival. He is a player we have known for many years since he played in Portugal. He can play in different positions and we are sure he will help us, he will contribute and we will get the most out of him," said Miñambres, the main supporter of the Chinese footballer.