Jefferson Montero, player of 9 de Octubre, surprised with a statement expressing his annoyance at the arrival of Damián Díaz to the Ecuadorian National Team.

In an interview with the program "Debate Fútbol de Directv," Montero stated: "I have to be honest, the truth is that it bothers me because let's see, let's weigh it up, I respect him, I have never spoken to Kitu, he is a great player but he is 35 years old. Antonio Valencia was in Querétaro, he was about to play his 100th match and they didn't give it to him, he deserved it."

"Let's see, there are players who deserve the opportunity. I'm not saying Kitu is a bad player, he is a great player, but as Alfaro said: 'You have to be good on and off the field.' From my point of view, I didn't agree and I say it publicly," added the footballer.