Gonçalo Borges: “I was a pricey signing, arrived by helicopter” 🚁 | OneFootball

Gonçalo Borges was one of Feyenoord’s most high-profile signings this season—not just because of the amount involved, but also due to the presentation ceremony, which included a helicopter landing on the pitch during halftime of a match. His adaptation has been imperfect, and the winger acknowledges that the circumstances surrounding his arrival generated high expectations, but he promises to keep giving his all.

The player addressed this situation in the preview of the match against Sp. Braga, in which he anticipates many difficulties: “It’s been a complicated period… I know I was an expensive transfer, with the whole helicopter thing at the presentation and everything else, I’m aware of that, but I’m paid to work as hard as I can. Whether I play or not, that’s out of my control. I’m here, I’m paid to work hard every day, I respect the coach’s decisions, and I want to help the team in any way I can. Everything is new to me, I’m aware that it’s all new, but it’s a moment in my life and I feel I should make the most of it,” he said in the preview of the match against Sp. Braga, in which he expects great difficulties.

Regarding the opponent, he offered praise and warnings, and added that he did not give instructions to the coach: “Sp. Braga is a very difficult team to play against at home. They play differently now because they have a different coach, they’ve changed their dynamics a bit and the results don’t show the real value of the opponent. It’s going to be a tough match, but we’re here to show our football and play our game,” he said, assuring that he did not give any instructions to the coach: “He already knows the team, he’s already studied Sp. Braga. It’s going to be a tough game for us and there’s not much I can say to help him…”

This match also marks Gonçalo Borges’ return to Portugal and his inclusion in Feyenoord’s squad list, after being absent against AZ Alkmaar due to his grandmother’s passing—a circumstance that makes the match particularly emotional. “I’m okay. Obviously, it was a tough week for me [my grandmother’s passing] and for my family. I’m prepared for tomorrow and I’m motivated for the game. Special match? Yes, it’s special, because my grandmother always watched my games, my whole family will be here and it’s a special moment for me and my family. Wherever she is, she’ll be watching over me and I want to make my family proud. I know she would be upset if I didn’t play and everyone at the club was important in helping me through this moment. I’ll be eternally grateful for what they did for me and I want to give my best to help the club,” said the Portuguese winger.

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