June 5, 2024 • 6 mins
Wellington Phoenix Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss putting pen to paper with AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
You're listening to the sports Talk podcast with Dancy Wildergrave
from News Talk ZEDB.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
We j are now on News Talk zed B by
the footballing story of the year so far, well as
far as New Zealand is concerned. Alex Paulson is off.
What was confirmed today going to Borne with Alex. Congratulations
talk about wildest dreams.
Speaker 3 (00:26):
Mate.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
You're probably still pinching yourself, aren't you.
Speaker 3 (00:28):
Yeah. I mean it's a humbling moment from my stuff
and my family and especially for the people involved to
time with performouth. So yeah, I'm still trying to pinch
myself as a fantastic moment and I'm really really grateful
for it.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
So where did it come from? Who made the first approach?
Did you bring him up and say there's a job
or I.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
Don't think it works like that. Butposally for me, I
was just trying to focus on my football and with
my stuff and my agent. People got interest from Barnmouth
and then we'll just progress from there.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
The when did you realize that the form you were
in was going to start attracting overseas interest?
Speaker 3 (01:06):
Closure? For me, I had my contacts with Reuben Park
at the coach of the Phoenix and we both discussed
that and thisially we just wanted to focus on game
time and just focus on being the best gold Cap
that I can be within the team and how supportive
I can be about my teammates, and we didn't really
catch on to half course through the interest from Formouth
specifically came. So I'm just grateful to be in a
(01:29):
position that I am in today.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Are you rolling in, alex What are the details of
the contract? How much money are you walking away with?
Speaker 3 (01:36):
Respectfully, I would like to keep their confidentially.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
I understand, but good things come to those who ask
on I have a crank you. Yeah, You're hardly going
to be impoverished. What about living over in Britain? How
is that going to work for you? Enthusiastic about that?
Speaker 3 (01:49):
Yeah, It'll be an amazing experience for me, especially because
the culture is going to be completely different and I'm
going to be new to it. So I'm looking forward
to the challenge and it's going to be an amazing experience.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Of are you ready for the interest from the media
in England, because as you well know, they're pretty big
on football over there. They'll be they'll be right at you.
Is that something you've considered much that other side of
the game.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Yeah, I mean it's going to be pretty interesting. But
at the same time, I'm always open for a challenge
and the fact that the country itself great, Britain, England,
they have a lot of publicity around football. It's almost
like they're religion there. So it's going to be it's
going to be great, And I mean I'm always open
for the new learning and moments and new advices as
(02:37):
well to help me, you know, get through those those
moments and the intensity of social media and the press
as well.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Goal k b Alex Paulsen joining the program. Look, we
don't tell us the details of the money. I get that.
What about the playing deal? How does that work straight
into a first team? How does that process unfold?
Speaker 3 (02:55):
Do you think? Yes, so personally for me and Bornemouth,
we discussed a plan and that time was obviously reiterated
by the four year deal that they that they offered
to me. And I think as a twenty one year old,
we have our steps towards getting as much game time
as as I can and also continue to develop. So
(03:15):
I'm I'm excited and I'm looking forward to, you know,
continuing down that path.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
A lot of rumor around because of the ownership of
Bournemouth that you might end up being loaned out to
Auckland Football Club. Is that a possibility or not?
Speaker 3 (03:31):
Respectfully? Respectfully, you know I signed a four year deal
with Formouth. Four year plan is to reinforced how much
how much intention that there's given mean so understandably, you know,
it's a great pathway for me to go down Bournemouth
(03:53):
and I really want to make sure that it's going
to be in the best position possible to help me
develop and help me grow.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
So as it stands, there's no conversation you'd be willing
to share around the possibility of view being loaned out.
Speaker 3 (04:05):
I know that well. I mean, Formouth have other sister
clubs as well, so it's going to be it's going
to be interesting as well because I need to make
sure that I also get a work permit, which currently
as a stands, I don't have. So there's other clubs
that Formouth have other sister clubs that's also involved.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
That could be a sticking point. Like so I'm presuming
you're confident that that work permit will come through and
you're in the process of determining that now.
Speaker 3 (04:31):
Yeah, I mean that's all with my agent. He's under
the under the process and I haven't really you know,
discussed too much about the work. I'm just here to
play football.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Fair cool as well, and you've got to focus on that.
Twenty one years old, the world's at your feet. What
about the Olympics, you haven't need off there.
Speaker 3 (04:51):
Yeah, I'm looking forward to playing in the Olympics as well.
It's going to be great, especially you know, that's what
hasn't been announced yet, but it's going to be hopefully
fantastic experience for all the players and solves who's you know,
represent the country at Olympics. It's a special occasion as well,
so that's also going to be pretty exciting in the
next couple of months.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
And Alex Paulson, where do you think the biggest lift
has been in your game? Plainly at twenty one, you've
got so much more space to grow and but over
this last season, where do you think you've improved the most?
In your opinion, I.
Speaker 3 (05:24):
Think the maturity aspect as well the mentality side of it.
I think I've grown as a first and foremost n
asive player, but as a human being. The maturity levels
that I've learnt along my journey. This season has been
a mental with my success, I like to feel and
the accolades that I've achieved this season, So I think
(05:46):
that's probably the biggest growing point for me.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Fantastic. Hey, we're really really pleased for you. I presume
when you're over there you'll tell everyone how great New
Zealand is and try and get some of those pro
players to come out of here and play in Auckland.
Speaker 3 (05:58):
Thank you for your time.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
For more from Sports Talk, listen live to News Talks.
It'd be from seven pm weekdays, or follow the podcast
on iHeartRadio.
You're listening to the sports Talk podcast with Dancy Wildergrave
from News Talk ZEDB.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
We j are now on News Talk zed B by
the footballing story of the year so far, well as
far as New Zealand is concerned. Alex Paulson is off.
What was confirmed today going to Borne with Alex. Congratulations
talk about wildest dreams.
Speaker 3 (00:26):
Mate.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
You're probably still pinching yourself, aren't you.
Speaker 3 (00:28):
Yeah. I mean it's a humbling moment from my stuff
and my family and especially for the people involved to
time with performouth. So yeah, I'm still trying to pinch
myself as a fantastic moment and I'm really really grateful
for it.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
So where did it come from? Who made the first approach?
Did you bring him up and say there's a job
or I.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
Don't think it works like that. Butposally for me, I
was just trying to focus on my football and with
my stuff and my agent. People got interest from Barnmouth
and then we'll just progress from there.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
The when did you realize that the form you were
in was going to start attracting overseas interest?
Speaker 3 (01:06):
Closure? For me, I had my contacts with Reuben Park
at the coach of the Phoenix and we both discussed
that and thisially we just wanted to focus on game
time and just focus on being the best gold Cap
that I can be within the team and how supportive
I can be about my teammates, and we didn't really
catch on to half course through the interest from Formouth
specifically came. So I'm just grateful to be in a
(01:29):
position that I am in today.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Are you rolling in, alex What are the details of
the contract? How much money are you walking away with?
Speaker 3 (01:36):
Respectfully, I would like to keep their confidentially.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
I understand, but good things come to those who ask
on I have a crank you. Yeah, You're hardly going
to be impoverished. What about living over in Britain? How
is that going to work for you? Enthusiastic about that?
Speaker 3 (01:49):
Yeah, It'll be an amazing experience for me, especially because
the culture is going to be completely different and I'm
going to be new to it. So I'm looking forward
to the challenge and it's going to be an amazing experience.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Of are you ready for the interest from the media
in England, because as you well know, they're pretty big
on football over there. They'll be they'll be right at you.
Is that something you've considered much that other side of
the game.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Yeah, I mean it's going to be pretty interesting. But
at the same time, I'm always open for a challenge
and the fact that the country itself great, Britain, England,
they have a lot of publicity around football. It's almost
like they're religion there. So it's going to be it's
going to be great, And I mean I'm always open
for the new learning and moments and new advices as
(02:37):
well to help me, you know, get through those those
moments and the intensity of social media and the press
as well.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Goal k b Alex Paulsen joining the program. Look, we
don't tell us the details of the money. I get that.
What about the playing deal? How does that work straight
into a first team? How does that process unfold?
Speaker 3 (02:55):
Do you think? Yes, so personally for me and Bornemouth,
we discussed a plan and that time was obviously reiterated
by the four year deal that they that they offered
to me. And I think as a twenty one year old,
we have our steps towards getting as much game time
as as I can and also continue to develop. So
(03:15):
I'm I'm excited and I'm looking forward to, you know,
continuing down that path.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
A lot of rumor around because of the ownership of
Bournemouth that you might end up being loaned out to
Auckland Football Club. Is that a possibility or not?
Speaker 3 (03:31):
Respectfully? Respectfully, you know I signed a four year deal
with Formouth. Four year plan is to reinforced how much
how much intention that there's given mean so understandably, you know,
it's a great pathway for me to go down Bournemouth
(03:53):
and I really want to make sure that it's going
to be in the best position possible to help me
develop and help me grow.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
So as it stands, there's no conversation you'd be willing
to share around the possibility of view being loaned out.
Speaker 3 (04:05):
I know that well. I mean, Formouth have other sister
clubs as well, so it's going to be it's going
to be interesting as well because I need to make
sure that I also get a work permit, which currently
as a stands, I don't have. So there's other clubs
that Formouth have other sister clubs that's also involved.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
That could be a sticking point. Like so I'm presuming
you're confident that that work permit will come through and
you're in the process of determining that now.
Speaker 3 (04:31):
Yeah, I mean that's all with my agent. He's under
the under the process and I haven't really you know,
discussed too much about the work. I'm just here to
play football.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Fair cool as well, and you've got to focus on that.
Twenty one years old, the world's at your feet. What
about the Olympics, you haven't need off there.
Speaker 3 (04:51):
Yeah, I'm looking forward to playing in the Olympics as well.
It's going to be great, especially you know, that's what
hasn't been announced yet, but it's going to be hopefully
fantastic experience for all the players and solves who's you know,
represent the country at Olympics. It's a special occasion as well,
so that's also going to be pretty exciting in the
next couple of months.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
And Alex Paulson, where do you think the biggest lift
has been in your game? Plainly at twenty one, you've
got so much more space to grow and but over
this last season, where do you think you've improved the most?
In your opinion, I.
Speaker 3 (05:24):
Think the maturity aspect as well the mentality side of it.
I think I've grown as a first and foremost n
asive player, but as a human being. The maturity levels
that I've learnt along my journey. This season has been
a mental with my success, I like to feel and
the accolades that I've achieved this season, So I think
(05:46):
that's probably the biggest growing point for me.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Fantastic. Hey, we're really really pleased for you. I presume
when you're over there you'll tell everyone how great New
Zealand is and try and get some of those pro
players to come out of here and play in Auckland.
Speaker 3 (05:58):
Thank you for your time.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
For more from Sports Talk, listen live to News Talks.
It'd be from seven pm weekdays, or follow the podcast
on iHeartRadio.
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