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

Marcelino Nunez is preparing for a heated reception at Carrow Road, but he remains unfazed by the hostility that awaits him. The Chile international, who made the switch from Norwich to Ipswich in August, feels he is well-equipped to cope with the pressure. Nunez became the first player to move from Norwich to Ipswich since Andy Marshall in 2001, and he has already made a significant impact, helping Ipswich 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, but this time, he was on the winning side, setting up the third goal in a 3-1 win. Nunez's celebrations that day, waving 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, goal threat, and energy to the No 10 role, and his importance can be seen in Ipswich's record with and without him. With 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, he has been instrumental in Ipswich's push for promotion. Nunez credits coach Kieran McKenna for his impact, saying he is one of the best coaches he has had in his career. McKenna's ability to organise training sessions, keep the dressing room united, and give players confidence has been key to Nunez's success. The move to Ipswich, announced with a tap of the badge and a wink in the signing video, caused controversy, but Nunez insists he bears no ill-will to Norwich. He felt Ipswich offered a better chance of achieving his ambitions, and he is motivated to take it step by step to achieve his goal of playing in the Premier League. With seven remaining Championship games, including the highly anticipated match against Norwich, Nunez is relaxed about Ipswich's promotion prospects, saying they have the games in hand and it's up to them to reach the Premier League.