Willian Pacho thanks Antwerp for rescue from dark period
Willian Pacho, the Ecuadorian international, thanks Antwerp for rescuing him from his dark period. He speaks about his mother and his transfer to Antwerp. Pacho was a broken man when he came to Antwerp, but the club picked him up and gave him a second chance.
"I was a broken man when I came to Antwerp. I had suicidal thoughts and I felt isolated," tells Pacho in an interview with The Players Tribune. "But Antwerp bought me before I could train again. I will always be grateful to them."
Pacho speaks about his mother, who suffered from cancer. He tells how he helped her with her medication and how he saw her suffer. "That night I slept next to her, like when I was a small child. I cried the whole night, quietly, so she wouldn't hear it," tells Pacho.
Why Antwerp rescued Pacho
Antwerp rescued Pacho from his dark period. The club gave him a second chance and helped him rebuild his life. Pacho speaks about the impact Antwerp had on his life. "Antwerp rescued me from my dark period. They helped me rebuild my life," tells Pacho.
What's next?
Pacho is now one of the best central defenders in the world. He plays for PSG and has played a crucial role in the club's successes. Pacho speaks about his future and his goals. "My goal is to keep playing and help my club win," tells Pacho.
Antwerp is currently 5th in the Jupiler Pro League, with 3 points and 1 win in 1 game. The club plays next week at home against Kortrijk.
