Champions League? Boss clear on former Benfica star | OneFootball

Luís Andrade did not hide his pride after witnessing Kika Nazareth win the Champions League alongside Barcelona. In an interview with the national press, the Portuguese coach has no doubts about the Portuguese footballer’s potential and stated that the former Benfica star could one day be named the best player in the world.

"At the time, I was Benfica women’s football coordinator and acted as the link between the youth setup and professional football. Kika played in Benfica’s youth ranks and it was me who, later on, as coach, gave her the opportunity to make her debut for the first team", Luís Andrade began by saying in an exclusive interview with Record.

"We all have to be very pleased and proud of Kika’s performances and the way she is representing all Portuguese female players at the highest level", added the former Eagles women’s football coordinator, before stating that the blaugrana player has the potential to become the best in the world.

"I’m very happy that she is at this level and I believe that, because she is young, she could one day be named the best player in the world. She has the potential for that. Not only because of what she has been doing at Barcelona, but also because of what she does for our national team", said Luís Andrade in comments to Record.

"The demands she faces at Barcelona are helping her grow. The possible transfer of Alexia to another club — there was recent talk of the possibility of signing for Lyon — could allow her to establish herself in Barça’s team. She is in the 'shadow' of one of the best players in the world; without her, she will continue to grow and develop", he concluded.

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