Souza: “I never considered any option other than joining FC Porto” | OneFootball

First impressions: “I’m very happy and excited to play in this stadium, which until now I had only seen on television. Now that I’m here, it’s a dream come true.”

A unique opportunity: “The first thing that crossed my mind was that FC Porto is a massive club, one that is always fighting for titles and always wants more. It’s a club with a great tradition of Brazilian players, and it’s very rewarding to be here. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity; I never considered any option other than coming to FC Porto.”

Time at Santos: “My development at Santos was very important for me. I was born and raised at Santos FC, which opened its doors to me from childhood. The step up to professional football was a very difficult moment, as we had just been relegated for the first time, but I managed to help the team get promoted again and stay in the top flight the following year. It was very good for my development, and I’m very grateful to the club.”

Winning the South American Championship: “Like every child in Brazil, my dream was to wear the Brazil national team shirt. Winning the South American Championship brought me even more happiness; it also felt like a dream, especially achieving that success alongside my friends, the ones I had always played with. It was very special.”

The adventure in England: “Everything was different: the language, the culture and the club. I had spent ten years at Santos FC, so it was a big challenge. I arrived, trained and played straight away; everything happened very quickly. I see this period above all as a learning experience that I carry with me to make me stronger for the future.”

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