Unai winner, a key player in the starting eleven for Racing de Santander, the current leader in their category, is making the most of his time with the Cantabrian team on loan from Athletic to gain playing experience and improve his overall game. He is taking advantage of his assignment to enjoy minutes and “grow in all areas” of his game.
According to the player, he has learned to appreciate the good times and stay strong when things are not going well. He stated, “I have learned to value good moments and get strong when things are not doing so well.” The winner also expressed his comfort with the city, fans, club, and colleagues, which has contributed to his positive experience this campaign.
The midfielder acknowledged that recent victories have given the team a boost, but he emphasized that they are focused on the upcoming match against Burgos and that “there is a long way” to think about a possible promotion. He explained, “In football there are dynamics, we are now in a good dynamic, and it has changed that what did not enter the goal before, now enters, and everyone’s work is spectacular.” He reiterated this point, saying, “In football there are dynamics, we are now in a good dynamic, and it has changed that what did not enter the goal before.”
Despite the team’s recent positive results, the Basque footballer believes that they cannot afford to concede goals early on, as this has forced them to come from behind on several occasions, making the game “much more complicated.”
Regarding his contractual situation, as he is currently on loan to Santander from Athletic Bilbao, Winner commented that the Biscay team is giving him space and he is focusing on playing, although he does maintain periodic contact with his parent club. Winner has commented that from the Biscay team they leave him alone and that he focuses on playing.