Benfica signing yet to play a full match is over the moon, very proud | OneFootball

Álvaro Carreras left a heavy legacy in the left-back position of Benfica. Rafael Obrador was included in the deal and has not yet completed a full game - he has 67 minutes -, but he is very happy with what he has experienced since he arrived at the club.

"I always like to draw inspiration from great players in my position, and I think Álvaro is a good example. The truth is that he had an excellent season and, thanks to that, he is where he is now. I would also like to have a great season at Benfica — that's what I'm focused on at the moment. I have a five-year contract, and the future will tell", he said in statements to the Spanish newspaper Ok Diario.

When asked about his early days at Luz, Obrador was emphatic: "Before I arrived, I already knew that the club was historic, but once you're inside, it's experienced differently. The passion of the fans, the stadium, the way football is lived".

"Football there is very important. I am very proud of the way I was received by my teammates, coaching staff and fans. Everything was very positive and welcoming. From the first day, I was well received in the locker room and they treated me as one of their own", added Obrador.

Bruno Lage was important in the player's choice and reportedly asked the left-footer to improve his physique: "We mainly talked about strengthening tactical and physical aspects. I have been working a lot in the gym — it's the leap I took this year by moving from the Second Division, with Deportivo, to a club that plays in the Champions League. It's a big leap and I have to adapt. We have mainly talked about this: growing physically, tactically, and being prepared to help the team when needed".

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.