Gideon Otabil joins FC Porto under-19s on loan from Maverick SC | OneFootball

Gideon Otabil will strengthen FC Porto’s under-19 squad, which began its title defense campaign with a home win over CD Feirense. The 18-year-old Ghanaian forward arrives in Porto on loan from Maverick SC, with an option to buy included at the end of the season.

In his first few days as a Dragons player, the young Ghana international describes the move as “one of the best opportunities you can have.” Otabil admits he is “very excited and at a loss for words to explain” the “wonderful feeling” of being in the “perfect setting for [his] career.” “FC Porto is a big club and being here is a privilege. If I’m here, I’m obliged to always give my very best so that everything goes well,” says the left-footed player, who wants to “give [his] best, work very hard and also play with enjoyment,” with the “goal of making the fans happy and helping the team.”

A unique opportunity “I feel very good. Playing for FC Porto is one of the best opportunities you can have, so I’m very excited, I have no words to explain it. It’s the perfect setting for my career.”

A different context “Adapting is always difficult, but I hope to quickly build friendships with my teammates. The city and the food are fantastic here, so I think I’ll be able to adapt as time goes by.”

The right attitude “FC Porto is a big club and being here is a privilege. Being here, I’m obliged to always give my all so that everything goes well. Every game counts, so I always want to do my best, work very hard and enjoy playing as well, because that’s also what football is about. My goal is to make the fans happy and help the team achieve its objectives.”

The path to football “As I was growing up, I took part in several tournaments to show my potential, always very focused on pursuing my dream of reaching big clubs, such as FC Porto. I’ve already been with the national team, I managed to stand out, and I caught this Club’s interest.”

A message for the fans “I hope the fans welcome me warmly and that they are always with us. I love playing in stadiums with great atmospheres; that brings out a bit of the magic in my football.”

A special distinction “Representing FC Porto is incredible. Not everyone gets to have this opportunity, so it is something wonderful and indescribable. I’m very happy.”

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