Pedro Porro will donate a part of his salary to aid the rescue and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of the flood in Valencia, with the Tottenham man admitting to a feeling of helplessness at the situation.
Tragedy in Spain – What happened?
Parts of Eastern Spain received over a year’s worth of rainfall in less than a week, leading to devastating floods in Valencia.
The death toll currently stands at 214 but a lot of people remain missing, with search operations currently underway (Guardian).
Thousands of volunteers have been helping in the clean-up, and with search and rescue, with Pedro Porro admitting that he would be doing the same if not for his football commitments.
Pedro Porro’s admission about the flood
Porro described the scenes back in his home country as heartbreaking and dedicated Tottenham’s win over Aston Villa to the people of Valencia. He also revealed that he would donate a part of his salary to the victims of the disaster and the rehabilitation efforts.
Porro said (via The Standard): “For a Spaniard, today, for all Spaniards, it’s a sad day. I think we’ve had three, four, five days of terrible suffering, especially.
“I can’t even imagine what it’s like for everyone involved in Valencia. And, as I posted on social media, I want to dedicate this victory to them.
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“There’s a sense of helplessness. Helplessness about not being there, because I know what it’s like to be ‘in the mud’, as you say. I’d be the first one there to help, to show up but I’m in London, I have competitions, [so] I can’t.
“I’d say it’s [a feeling of] helplessness because I’d like to help, but I’ve already spoken to my agents, and I’m going to donate part of my salary to cover whatever they need, to buy shovels, food, especially. Anything they need.”
Porro now confident about his own game
Porro also spoke about his own development since his move to Tottenham, admitting that he feels a lot more confident about his role in Ange Postecoglou‘s system.
When asked about the progress he has made, the right-back said: “Above all, [I feel] very confident, also because it’s not my first season.
“I already played last season in a back four, so I’m more used to it, correcting what I’m not doing well, taking advantage of what I’m doing right,” he said when asked about his progress in English football.
“And that’s also helped me get back into the national team. Yes, really, [I feel] confident and ready to keep going.”