The vacations of a Middlesbrough player have ended up being a subject of pride from a small city in Spain.
Left-back George Friend is spending a few days in Benitatxell, a town of less than five thousand residents, and his presence has made it to the media.
Website Xabia Al Dia, which reports local news, has covered the player’s training at La Font, where he’s trying to keep his form during the vacations.
The outlet claims this is a chance for other Premier League footballers to get to know Benitachell, something that would certainly be a great attraction for the place.
Middlesbrough’s Friend has spoken to La Font’s official channel and praised the facilities, confirming that other players could start going there due to the tourist attractions and facilities to keep in form.
Local sports councillor Toni Colomer has also commented on the player’s presence, and said it shows how good the place is: “Elite footballers like Friend choosing Poble Nou de Benitatxell’s camp for their training is another proof of the quality of our facilities.”
Friend is clearly making friends on holiday, and Middlesbrough can only be impressed by the footballer’s commitment to stay in shape over the summer.
