New São Paulo signing Iago reveals Ceni's ‘blessing’ and injury woes | OneFootball

Left-back Iago was the last of São Paulo’s five signings so far to be introduced to the fans at a press conference held at CT da Barra Funda on Monday afternoon (10).

The new arrival from Bahia said he received the “blessing” of coach Rogério Ceni, the greatest idol in the club’s history at Morumbi, and also spoke with former São Paulo players Rodrigo Nestor and Michel Araújo.

“I spoke with Nestor, I spoke with Michel. I sent a message to Rogério. Rogério told me, ‘Go, you’ll be happy there. It’s a great club, with incredible fans.’ He said I could go because I’d be very happy,” Iago said.

“Nestor and Michel said the same thing. Go without any worries, because everyone there will treat you well. You have great potential, and you’ll help a lot there. So that influenced my move here even more,” the player explained.

Injuries and choosing Tricolor

Developed at Internacional, with a spell in Germany and most recently at Bahia, Iago struggled with several injuries during his career, but said that is now in the past.

“As for my injury, I think I suffered a little, but I looked for a solution so I wouldn’t have any more injuries. I also worked on that with São Paulo when I arrived, so I could adapt as quickly as possible and be in good shape. I arrived at São Paulo in very good condition, I did all the tests, and everything went really well.”

The new full-back also explained his decision to play for Tricolor, since he was in advanced talks to return to the club where he came through the ranks in Rio Grande do Sul.

“Choosing São Paulo was a decision I made together with my family. I really wanted to play for São Paulo. I’m also very grateful to Inter, because I was developed there. And that was the choice because of my family. I’m very happy here, I hope to do the best I can and honor this shirt,” concluded the player, who will wear the No. 12 shirt at São Paulo.

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