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title: "Q&A session with Ayoze Perez"
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author: "Thomas Bore"
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published: "2015-09-13T12:11:03Z"
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# Q&A session with Ayoze Perez

When Ayoze Perez arrived on Tyneside last summer, nobody predicted that he would blossom into a star in his debut season in the Premier League.

The Spaniard, 21, cost roughly £1.4million (as per [transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ayoze-perez/profil/spieler/246968)) and was expected to work under Peter Beardsley in the reserves. However, a string of injuries and suspensions to Newcastle’s forwards saw then manager Alan Pardew turn to young Ayoze – and we haven’t looked back since.

Last season, Perez netted seven times in 36 appearances – an impressive feat considering a lot of his appearances were off the bench and spent out-wide.

Recently, Ayoze held an open question and answer session on his Facebook page, but this didn’t receive much publicity – so we’ve decided to highlight the best bits for you.

**What does it feel like to play in the Premier League?**

It’s a very big feeling. It’s the best league in the world and it is a privilege and I’m proud to be playing here!

**What’s your proudest moment in a Newcastle shirt to date?**

When the fans stand up to clap [Jonas Gutierrez](https://www.facebook.com/elgalgojonas?hc_location=ufi) when he came back to St James. I won’t forget that moment!

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/09/465227738.jpg)

**Do you like living in Newcastle and do you like the city?**

I like the city, is very beautiful and is a nice place to live!

**Are we gonna beat Sunderland this season?**

We are going to do everything to win the derby! Howay the lads!

**Who is your best friend at the training ground this season?**

We are family but it’s true that Coloccini is one of the most important mate for me!

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/09/484135990.jpg)

**Who is the funniest team-mate at Newcastle?**

Taylor and Gouffran are really funny guys!

**What do you miss most about living in Newcastle – our dear weather or the food from the old lady?**

\*laughs\* I miss the three things: our accent, the climate, which is very different here and, of course, the food of Mommy.

**Who is the best defender you’ve ever played against?**

Terry or Kompany… but there are a lot of good defenders at the Premier League.

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/09/453741648.jpg)

**Who is the best player that you’ve faced?**

There are many… Hazard, Silva, Rooney, Agüero… In the Premier League we’re lucky that there are huge players, it is impossible to tell you just one.

**Who was your idol when growing up?**

When I was young I admired Villa, Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo