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Damián Rodrigo Díazknown as “Kitu”, He is an Ecuadorian nationalized Argentine player who has left a Footprint in South American football. He began his career in Rosario Central and then went through Boca Juniorswhere he had a little satisfactory experience. However, his real success came in Ecuador, specifically, in the Barcelona SC.
The kitu is still focused on its career as a playerbut his foray into sports management marks a new chapter in his career. With this venture, it seeks to leave a legacy in Ecuadorian football and contribute to the growth of New generations of soccer players.
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The disappointing pass through Boca and its news in Argentine football
Damián “Kitu” Díaz arrived at Boca Juniors in 2008 with the expectation of consolidating in Argentine football, but his passage through the club was brief and disappointing, in his words. He barely played some meetings and failed to adapt to the team, which led to his premature exit. In a recent interview, the midfielder acknowledged that his experience in the Boca was not the one he expected and that it was difficult to find his place on the squad.
After his departure from Xeneize, Díaz found stability in Ecuadorian football, where he became Barcelona SC idol. In the Guayaquil Club, the midfielder won three national titles (2012, 2016 and 2020) and consolidated himself as one of the most important figures in the institution. However, in 2024 he decided to return to Argentina and signed for Banfield, Your current team.
His stage in Drill was, again, marked by ups and downs. In September 2024, he suffered a serious ankle injury During a match against Independiente Rivadavia, which forced him to go through surgery and be several months out of the courts. In spite of that, Díaz several times his intention to continue playing until late 2025when you will evaluate your professional future.
The objective of Kitu Díaz with the purchase of the Ecuadorian team
Recently, Díaz decided to take another step in his link with Ecuadorian football to Buy a club in the second category of the country. This is the Dreamers team, which will now be called Kitu Díaz Academy (AKD). With this purchase, the player seeks to develop a sports and social project that allows the formation of young talents in the province of Santa Elena.
The AKD will play its home games at Las Acacias stadium, located in La Libertad, and will have a renewed infrastructure to enhance the development of soccer players. Díaz said that his goal is to “provide opportunities to young people and move them away from negative environments, such as drugs,” promoting values through sport. In addition, the project contemplates the creation of its own brand and a renewed identity for the club.
Source: Ambito
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