Copete drops in at Santos training before San-São, eyes future as a manager | OneFootball

Before the classic match against São Paulo, Santos was visited by Jonathan Copete. The former Peixe striker was present at the club's training session, held at Vila Belmiro this Friday.

The Colombian is the second highest foreign scorer in the history of Alvinegro Praiano, with 26 goals, and is also marked by a hat-trick in a duel with São Paulo, in 2017. Even with his body injured by burns suffered before the game, Copete led the victory by 3 to 2.

“The expectation for a classic is always very high. It's good to return to a place where I was very happy, the memories are very good. Happy to meet some teammates who are still here and to be able to pass on positive energy for them to do their best work on game day. Santos for me is very significant, I am very happy to be here”, he declared.

“The energy of a classic transforms a lot, it's like a final, everyone wants to play. When you win a classic, the spirit is better for the team in the championship and that helps a lot. It's good to play with this high pressure and remember this here”, he added.

Future coach!

Photo: Raul Baretta/ Santos FC

After the end of his career as an athlete, Copete plans to become a coach in the future. Finishing the B License from CBF, he took advantage of the visit to Peixe's training to observe the work of Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

“I am finishing my work on the B License, I took the course in Rio de Janeiro and took the opportunity to make a stop here in Santos, to miss the crowd and a day here at the club. My expectation is very high for this new job, to be able to make things move and take this moment to gather knowledge”, he concluded.

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