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

Marcelino Nunez is preparing for a hostile reception when he faces his former club Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday. The Chilean midfielder made the switch from Norwich to Ipswich in August, becoming the first player to do so since Andy Marshall in 2001. Nunez played a crucial role in helping Ipswich beat their rivals for the first time in 16 years with a 3-1 win. He reflects on the experience, 'It was an important challenge, and I was happy to have helped turn it around.' Nunez's celebrations after the game were jubilant, and he admits that his South American roots influenced his reaction. The 26-year-old is unfazed by the prospect of a hostile welcome at Carrow Road, drawing on his experience of intense derbies in South America. Nunez feels that his time at Norwich was a positive step in his career, but he believes that Ipswich offered him a better chance of achieving his ambitions. 'My mentality is to become a champion,' he explains. 'I've won titles before, and that's what drives me.' Nunez has been instrumental in Ipswich's push for promotion, bringing creativity and energy to the team. He credits coach Kieran McKenna with helping him to settle in and perform at his best. With Ipswich just a point behind Millwall in third place, Nunez is focused on helping his team take another step closer to the Premier League. Reaching the top flight would be a dream come true for the Chilean midfielder, who is confident that Ipswich has the quality and solidarity to achieve their goal.