Unveiled, Ferraresi discusses lengthy talks and settling in at Botafogo | OneFootball

This Friday, defender Nahuel Ferraresi was officially presented at Botafogo as the club’s new signing for the season. The Venezuelan player joins Glorioso after four years wearing the São Paulo jersey.

Ferraresi spoke about the lengthy negotiations with Botafogo and expressed his happiness and eagerness to take the field for the club.

“First of all, I want to thank the club for the warm welcome. I’m very happy to be here. The negotiation took a long time; for some reasons, things weren’t moving forward, but in the end, everything worked out. My family and I are very happy. Tomorrow (Saturday) there’s a derby and I’m ready. The group is like a family and I want to help the team as much as I can and always be available whenever needed,” he said.

Adapting to the three-center-back system

Martín Anselmi, Botafogo’s coach, joined the Rio club proposing a new defensive approach with a three-center-back line. When asked, the newly signed defender recalled the defensive tactics at São Paulo under Hernán Crespo and highlighted his experience throughout his career.

“Throughout my career, I’ve always played in a back four. But now, at São Paulo, with coach Hernán, I started playing in a three-center-back line. So I can say I’m somewhat used to this system. I think that will help me a lot. But I’m comfortable with whichever formation the coach thinks is best for the team.”

Career and characteristics of the defender

At 27 years old, the player began his professional career at Deportivo Táchira in Venezuela, and later played for Montevideo City (Uruguay), Peralada (Spain), Porto, Moreirense, and Estoril Praia (Portugal) before joining São Paulo, the last club he played for.

Revealing his main traits, Ferraresi highlighted leadership, determination, and grit.

“I’m a guy who likes to lead both on and off the field. And on the pitch, I’m always eager to help the team. You can expect that I’ll always give my 100%, of course I’ll make mistakes, like everyone does. But fans can always expect effort from me.”

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