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

Marcelino Nunez is preparing for a heated reception at Carrow Road, but he remains focused on his goal of becoming a champion. The Chile international made the switch from Norwich to Ipswich in August, and his decision was driven by his desire to win titles. Nunez has already made a significant impact at Ipswich, helping the team beat their rivals for the first time in 16 years. He scored the goal that settled the previous East Anglian derby in Norwich's favour and then helped Ipswich win 3-1. Nunez's celebrations after the game, where he waved a corner flag in front of jubilant Ipswich fans, were a testament to his passion and commitment to his new team. The 26-year-old has brought creativity, set-piece prowess, and energy to the No 10 role, and his importance to the team is evident in their record with and without him. Ipswich have a win rate of 70 per cent in the 20 games Nunez has started, compared to just 32 per cent in the 24 he hasn't. Nunez credits coach Kieran McKenna for his impact, saying he is one of the best coaches he has had in his career. With Ipswich just a point behind Millwall in third place, Nunez is motivated to take it step by step to achieve his goal of playing in the Premier League. He believes that reaching the Premier League would allow him to realize a childhood dream, and he is confident that his team has the solid foundation and the right coach to make it happen.