Mosquera: “MLS helped me understand the game again”

Yerson Mosquera is looking forward to making his Premier League debut. The Colombian centre-back returned to Wolves after loaned to Cincinnati for a year and spent the first half of 2024 in Spain with Villarreal. Now he is back in the Midlands with the aim of establishing himself at the club who bet on him in mid-2021.

Those experiences in MLS And The League helped the 23-year-old defender grow to the point where he was considered by Néstor Lorenzo for Colombia’s national teamalthough he was not on the final list for the recent Cup America. Now Mosquera is back in the United States, where Wolverhampton are continuing their pre-season work, where he was grateful for his time in Cincinnatithe key to return to and success in Europe.

Yerson Mosquera sings the praises of MLS

“Major League Soccer is a very good competition“, he told the media on Friday. “I’ve said that from the beginning. It is physically demanding and helps you growIt has helped me regain the self-confidence that I had lost a long time ago. MLS helped me understand the game again. I am very grateful for the opportunity to return here, where I have shown that I have the qualities to take a step up in my career. I follow MLS and Cincinnati. I have many acquaintances at different clubs, so I always try to keep an eye on them and support them, but when they face each other, it is up to me to decide (laughs)”.

Yerson missed only one match during his time at Villarreal. In LaLiga he played 16 games, all but two of which were in the starting line-up, and he also played in the Europa Leaguewhere he played both matches of the round of 16 against Olympique Marseille. “It was an excellent season. I felt very good at Villarreal,” he added. “I have a lot of respect for the club. I had people who always supported me there. I would give it a 10/10.”

When asked to compare LaLiga and the Premier Leaguehe said, “They are two completely different leagues. The Spanish league is very tactical, you pass the ball around, you have to keep possession. The Premier League is completely different, it is more physical, tactical also plays a role, but it is more based on physical input. It is difficult, (the Premier League) is a league that requires you to make quick and important decisions.”

Satisfied with the preparation with Wolves

Copa America of Colombia: “I’ve always said I really like Miami. Every one of my teammates felt like we could have won the championship. All I feel is admiration and gratitude for the joy they gave us, regardless of whether I was there or not. There is a good group, it is a family and we are moving forward.”

The pride of wearing the yellow jersey: “Every Colombian player wants to wear the national team shirt, it will always be an honor to wear those colors. Every time I have had the opportunity to go, I have tried to give 100% and not give anything away on the pitch. Let’s hope that this season is full of blessings so that I can go to the national team.”

The League Cup: “I know, I would have loved it because the Mexican clubs are very good. It’s a demanding competition. It’s going to be a great tournament to enjoy.”

Preparing for the season with Wolves: “The preparation is demanding. We try to give the training in such a way that it comes out in the match. And the facilities are perfect, great, we are all very happy with the attention we get.”