Lucas Ramon joins São Paulo, says he felt hard done by at Mirassol | OneFootball

New addition to São Paulo for the continuation of the season, right-back Lucas Ramon was officially presented by the club on the morning of this Friday (6), in a press conference held at the Barra Funda training center.

At the age of 31, the defender spoke about the competition for his position, his feeling of excitement about wearing the tricolor jersey, but also revealed the difficult days he experienced at his former club, Mirassol, which was going to release him to São Paulo only in May, when his previous contract would end.

“I confess that it was very difficult for me as an athlete. I went through a very tough month, with my agent, we tried everything possible to be here as soon as we closed with São Paulo, we had to give up many things,” the player said.

“I think it's not appropriate to talk about it, out of respect for my agent, but I am very grateful to him too, because we gave up a lot and thank God we managed to arrive earlier, because I was being a bit harmed. It would have hindered me a lot, so we had to give up many things.”

After finally managing to terminate his contract with the interior club, Lucas finally joined the Tricolor, where he has already completed his first training sessions at the training center. However, he mentioned that he still needs some more time to be in ideal physical condition.

“Regarding the physical part, I am preparing, since the day I arrived I have been preparing, I am adapting as quickly as possible, but I am not 100% yet, but I am working towards it,” Lucas said.

Check out other topics addressed by the new right-back:

SÃO PAULO'S SIZE IS EMOTIONAL

“I arrived and wasn't too surprised because I already imagined that the club had a very strong structure. It's a club that has all possible resources, I will focus solely and exclusively on working and performing.”

“I am very happy because reaching São Paulo at 31 years old, since 2000 when I left home working to find and create an opportunity of this size, and São Paulo choosing me, having the privilege of wearing this jersey and defending it. It's very emotional. São Paulo is a giant club and not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine. But I am very happy, still emotional, and it will only sink in when I wear the jersey and feel the atmosphere of our fans.”

ON-FIELD CHARACTERISTICS

“I consider myself a consistent right-back, with good defensive reading, with a lot of intensity and offensive support. I always seek to contribute and help my team on both sides of the field.”

PREFERRED TACTICAL SCHEME

“We (with Crespo) haven't had time to have a proper chat due to the rush, but it doesn't matter. Of course, I was part of a team last year where the system changed a lot. So it varies, depending on the game. There will be games that will require more offensiveness on the right or left side. There will be games that will require more defense. So it will vary a lot.”

“Regarding a possible performance on the left side, if he understands and identifies that it's possible, I am available, yes, I have even done it before. As I mentioned, it's about preparing myself and during the day-to-day he will observe, understand how it works with me. If he thinks it's viable, he will make that decision and I have to be ready and I will be ready.”

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