Igor Paixão on moving to Marseille: ‘I want to leave everything on the pitch for this club’ | OneFootball

New Olympique de Marseille winger Igor Paixão (24) made his first appearance in front of the French press on Monday following his €30m (+€5m) move from Feyenoord. The Brazilian – now the most expensive signing in OM’s history – promised fans he would give “everything” for the club. Paixão said the following at a press conference transcribed by Get French Football News.

Paixão registered 18 goals and 19 assists last season and is expected to line up on the left opposite Mason Greenwood. “I love to score, I love to assist — but I’ll also defend. If I can’t score, I’ll help the team in any way.”“I want to give all the values I have to this club. I think we can do something great,” Paixão said. “I want to leave everything on the pitch.”

He also spoke with emotion about the support he received from fans upon arrival in Marseille. “The welcome was incredible. It makes me want to give even more.”“I know the supporters here are anti-racist — and that’s something very important for me,” said the Brazilian winger. “I’ve suffered from racism. That makes me even more determined to give everything for this club.”He added: “This city is full of energy, and it motivates me. When I step on the pitch at the Vélodrome, I want to fight for these people.”

The 24-year-old is recovering from a minor injury but says he’s close to full fitness and eager to debut at the Vélodrome. “I can’t wait to play in front of these fans. It’s going to be something special.”GFFN | George Boxall – Reporting from Marseille.