Summary
Tyrhys Dolan, an English football player, joined Spanish club Espanyol after playing non-league football just five years ago. He is now part of a team in La Liga, Spain's premier football league, and preparing for his first Catalan derby. Dolan's journey includes overcoming rejections and personal tragedy to achieve his goal of playing at a high level.
Key Facts
- Tyrhys Dolan is an English football player who joined Espanyol in Spain.
- Five years ago, he was playing for a non-league team called Clitheroe.
- Dolan has become an important part of the Espanyol team in La Liga.
- He turned down a new contract with Blackburn, where he had strong ties, to move to Spain.
- Dolan experienced personal challenges, including rejection from other clubs and the loss of a friend to suicide.
- Dolan is dedicated to connecting with Spanish culture and language.
- He aims to prove himself against top players in La Liga.
- Espanyol is currently fifth in the La Liga standings.