Artur ready for Wednesday, says Roger call sealed São Paulo | OneFootball

Forward Artur was introduced on Monday afternoon (30) as São Paulo’s new signing, where he will wear the No. 37 shirt. In his first press conference at CT da Barra Funda, the player spoke about his physical condition to play as soon as possible and also about his great relationship with coach Roger Machado, the main person responsible for his arrival at the club.

“The decision was easy. Things moved very quickly in the final stages. They called me and asked about the possibility of me playing for São Paulo, so I told my family, that’s where I want to be, at this great club. So the decision was easy. I also want to thank everyone who supported me and worked hard for me to be here. I thank my family, everyone, and I hope to be very happy here,” said the winger in his first words at the training center about his decision to play for Tricolor.

An old acquaintance of Roger, whom he worked with at other clubs, Artur commented on his relationship with the coach and on a key phone call from his friend that started the negotiations with Botafogo.

“We’ve already had the opportunity to work together twice. I know what Roger is capable of and the kind of character he has, and he called me and said, ‘I need you again, it’s one of the qualities I need in the team right now,’ and when you get a call like that, things become easier. So I feel privileged, I’m very happy, and I hope to contribute a lot to the São Paulo team, which already has a very important match on Wednesday,” said the No. 37.

“What he asks of me is to do what I’ve always done in my career: play forward, take risks, shoot, dribble. So he’s someone who has always made me feel very calm, very relaxed, and Roger has that trait of keeping players very comfortable,” he added.

Asked about his physical condition, since São Paulo returns to action this Wednesday (4/1) against Internacional after the Brasileirão resumes following the FIFA international break, the forward said he is ready and eager to make his debut for his new club.

“I’m already very eager for Wednesday’s match and to wear this shirt. Of course I’ll be available; I had already been training, so I hope to help São Paulo,” Artur concluded.

Tricolor will still hold one final training session under Roger Machado on Tuesday morning (31), thus wrapping up preparations before visiting Inter at Beira-Rio in the 8th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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