Nunez: My Goal Was to Become a Champion, That's Why I Left Norwich for Ipswich

Marcelino Nunez is preparing for a fiery reception when he returns to his former club, Norwich, with Ipswich on Saturday. Nunez became the first player to move from Norwich to Ipswich since 2001 when he made the £10m switch in August. He has since helped Ipswich beat their rivals for the first time in 16 years, scoring the goal that settled the previous East Anglian derby in Norwich's favour. Nunez celebrates the win with Ipswich fans, waving a corner flag after coming off the bench to set up the third goal against his old club. He says the celebrations were natural and spontaneous, reflecting his South American roots. Nunez is unfazed by the hostility that awaits him at Carrow Road, feeling he is well-equipped to cope with the pressure. He explains that derbies in South America are more intense, with more pressure, and he has played under pressure before. Nunez is motivated to face the game on Saturday and is focused on helping Ipswich take another step closer to the Premier League. The Chile international joined Ipswich to fight for the championship and become a champion, having won five titles with his previous team in Chile. He credits Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna with creating a positive team environment and giving players confidence. Nunez has played a crucial role in Ipswich's season, bringing creativity, set-piece prowess, goal threat, and energy to the No 10 role. He has eight assists and three goals, including two free-kicks in a 4-1 win over QPR. Nunez is relaxed about Ipswich's promotion prospects and believes the team has the resources to establish themselves as a strong team and fight for promotion. He is motivated to take it step by step to achieve his goal of playing in the Premier League.