The Mexican spoke highly of his new home while on international duty.
Cesar Garza has expressed that he takes great pride in the warm welcome from fans as he enjoys his life in Dundee.
Three months ago, the Mexican arrived at Dens Park and has quickly made an impression on the Dark Blues faithful with his resolute performances in midfield.
Since his arrival at New Year, Garza has made nine appearances; with four more, he will have played more for Dundee than for his parent club Monterrey.
It has taken some time to adjust to the differences between one of Mexico’s largest cities and Scotland’s fourth largest city, as well as to their contrasting football styles.
Garza, however, is relishing life as a dark blue.
“It was always a dream to play in Europe and it has gone well,” he told Mexican media as he discussed his call-up to the Mexico U/20 squad.
“I feel that it is a very different football, very physical, but I am adapting little by little to the football, to the climate and I hope to continue having good minutes.
“It is exciting [to be back in the Mexico U/20 squad] and to speak Spanish again.
“Wearing the national team jersey gives me pride and motivates me to give 100%.”
‘Fills me up with pride’
Garza took his U/20 cap haul to 12 with a substitute display in defeat to USA and 90 minutes in a 1-0 reverse to France while in Spain over the past week.
He is due back in Dundee training on Thursday ahead of the weekend clash with Rangers.
The 19-year-old admits he’s not looking forward to the weather again in Scotland but the reception he has received from Dundee fans has warmed his heart nonetheless.
