Villas-Boas on Gabri Veiga: “Normally, he'd never have signed” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas praised several Spanish players who are part of FC Porto’s first team squad. Speaking to AS newspaper at the Portugal Football Summit, the Dragons’ leader also highlighted Gabri Veiga:

“It was a wonderful signing for us. Under normal circumstances, Gabri Veiga would never have signed for FC Porto. We’re talking, at that time, about one of the best talents of his generation in European football. He made the choice to go to Saudi Arabia while still young, and he had a big impact there because of the trophies he won, the goals, and the assists.”

“We spent a year trying, working to convince him to come to FC Porto, that FC Porto’s project was a good step for him. And we managed to sign him. FC Porto has always brought in young talents, and we’re aware that the young players who decided to go to Arabia want to return to Europe to be present in European football. It’s an interesting market for FC Porto, and I hope we can continue this business,” concluded André Villas-Boas.

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