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

Marcelino Nunez sits in the quiet of an empty Portman Road, anticipating a vastly different scene when he crosses the border from Suffolk to Norfolk to face his former team, Norwich. The Chilean player made the switch from Norwich to Ipswich in August for £10m, becoming the first player to do so since Andy Marshall in 2001. Nunez played a crucial role in Ipswich's 3-1 win over Norwich, ending a 16-year winless streak for his new team. He reflects on the importance of that challenge and the celebrations that followed, waving a corner flag in front of jubilant Ipswich fans. Nunez is unfazed by the hostile reception that awaits him at Carrow Road, citing his experience in intense South American derbies as preparation. He feels motivated to face his former team and is focused on helping Ipswich take three points. Nunez's move to Ipswich was driven by his ambition to fight for the championship and potentially win titles, having become a champion five times with his previous team in Chile. He praises Ipswich's manager, Kieran McKenna, for creating a positive and united team environment. Nunez has been instrumental in Ipswich's success this season, with a 70% win rate in the 20 games he has started, and is eager to help his team secure promotion to the Premier League. He credits McKenna with his impact on the team and feels confident about Ipswich's chances, believing that they have the resources and mindset to become a strong team and fight for promotion.