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A new Werder sensation loses the initial national title due to roller chaos

Star player Cameron Puertas aims to impress the Swiss national soccer team, yet his debut for Werder Bremen has been hindered by a turbulent rollercoaster ride.

Chaotic roller-skating halts Werder's first-ever national title victory.
Chaotic roller-skating halts Werder's first-ever national title victory.

A new Werder sensation loses the initial national title due to roller chaos

Cameron Puertas, the new signing for Werder Bremen, celebrated his Bundesliga debut on the weekend. However, the midfielder's future with the Swiss national team remains uncertain due to a delay in his naturalization process.

Puertas, who had already played for the Swiss U21 team, was set to represent the Swiss national team, but a roller incident has delayed his debut. The bureaucratic process for his naturalization had already been initiated before the incident, but the naturalization process in his birth country is currently delayed due to a traffic mishap.

Puertas admitted to being angry with himself and the regulation due to the delay. He stated that the matter regarding his potential switch to the Spanish national team is currently "on the way." This comes after he hinted that he would prefer the national team that "knocks first," suggesting a potential interest in representing Spain.

The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has been supporting Puertas' naturalization since last year, with national coach Murat Yakin expressing interest in inviting him to the Swiss national team. According to the statutes, the initiated bureaucratic process is enough for a nomination. However, Puertas has not received his passport yet, which is a necessary step for his potential switch to the Spanish national team.

Puertas' last-minute signing by Werder Bremen may have been a blessing in disguise, as it has given him more time to focus on securing his Swiss citizenship. Despite the setbacks, Puertas remains optimistic about his future with both Werder Bremen and the Swiss national team, depending on the progress of his naturalization process.

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