Diogo Costa remembers Jorge Costa: “I’ll carry him with me for life” | OneFootball

Diogo Costa gave a long interview to the newspaper O Jogo after renewing his contract with FC Porto. Among the topics discussed, the Dragons’ goalkeeper responded to Estela Costa’s statements at the Dragões de Ouro and then spoke about Jorge Costa:

“It was a very pleasant surprise, which caused a lot of emotion. I was particularly touched because, obviously, I miss Jorge Costa. He was someone who made us feel almost as if he was playing alongside us, who shared all his experience with us, and who also helped me in my role as captain. He was someone who cared deeply about the players, and all the moments we shared with him are truly unforgettable. I will carry him with me for the rest of my life.”

“What matters most is what I take from Jorge for life. I think it’s clear to everyone what Jorge is like as a person and as a player, and that’s really the beauty of it all. That’s what makes him the man he is, the person he is, the player he was. Once again, I say, I will carry him with me for the rest of my life, and I am extremely grateful to his family for their words and for all this recognition in identifying me with Jorge. I am very grateful and happy to hear her words, and I hope, once again, that with all this, we can take FC Porto to the highest level.”

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