"Bryan Ruiz discloses the real story behind his move to Craven Cottage at Fulham, stating that while he initially had reservations, he now has no regrets about the transfer"
In December 2013, Rene Meulensteen replaced Martin Jol as Fulham's manager, marking a significant change for the club and one of its key players, Bryan Ruiz.
The Costa Rican international had initially been hesitant about moving to Fulham, but was convinced by Jol's familiarity with him from their time together in the Eredivisie. Ruiz visited Fulham to see the city and the club's facilities before making the move.
Martin Jol, the former Ajax manager, had brought Ruiz to Fulham in 2011, and the team's performance during the 2013-2014 season included big names like Dimitar Berbatov, Mousa Dembele, and John Arne Riise. However, the team's performance didn't start well, leading to a change in management.
Ruiz's Fulham career was affected by the club cycling through managers following Jol's departure in 2013. Under Meulensteen's management, Ruiz only got three minutes of play in his first two games. The new manager had a different idea for the team, which led to a change in the squad's dynamics.
Ruiz's World Cup was with Costa Rica, who were already qualified for the tournament. However, he needed to stay fit for the World Cup, so he asked for more playing time. Unfortunately, his request wasn't granted, and Meulensteen told Ruiz that his playing style wasn't what was needed to save the team from relegation.
The team was relegated to the Championship under Meulensteen's management, making the 2013-2014 season tough for Bryan Ruiz. However, after Jol's departure from Fulham, Felix Magath influenced Bryan Ruiz's career by giving him more playing opportunities and confidence, which helped Ruiz improve his performance.
Despite the challenges, Ruiz had dreams of playing in La Liga, but an offer from Sevilla did not match what Twente wanted. Ruiz considered offers from Sevilla but stayed at FC Twente until Fulham made an offer on the last day of the transfer window. Ruiz asked his agent to look for options and ended up going to PSV Eindhoven for six months before joining Fulham.
In conclusion, Bryan Ruiz's tenure at Fulham was marked by changes in management, limited playing time, and relegation to the Championship. However, his time at the club also saw him play alongside some of the best players in the Premier League and provided him with an opportunity to improve his skills under the guidance of Felix Magath.
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