The Spanish player Pablo Mari, defender of Al-Hilal Club, spoke about the reasons for his quick adaptation within the ranks of the blue team after joining on loan from the Italian club Fiorentina during the last winter transfer window.

Pablo Mari's statements came during the introductory press conference for the upcoming match between Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE, in the AFC Champions League for the elite, which was held in the presence of the team's Italian coach, Simone Inzaghi.

The Spanish defender expressed his happiness to be with Al-Hilal, saying: "I thank the Al-Hilal management and coach Simone Inzaghi for giving me the opportunity to represent this great club that has a championship mentality, and I am very happy with this experience." He added: "I adapted quickly within the team thanks to the presence of great players who helped me a lot in the locker room."

Pablo Mari explained that the positive atmosphere within the team played a significant role in his quick integration, noting that the support from his teammates extended not only to him but also to his family, which gave him additional motivation to give his best on the field.

Al Hilal team will visit UAE's Shabab Al Ahli on Monday at Al-Rashid Stadium, as part of the seventh round of the West Group in the AFC Champions League for the elite. In this match, Al Hilal aims to continue its positive results and strengthen its position at the top of the group.