Rayan celebrates first Brazil call-up, eager to work with Ancelotti | OneFootball

The forward Rayan, 19 years old, couldn't contain his excitement when commenting on his first call-up to the main Brazilian National Team. Called by Carlo Ancelotti for the friendlies against France and Croatia, the young player, revealed by Vasco and currently at Bournemouth, celebrated the moment right after arriving in Orlando.

“I am very happy and very grateful. It's a childhood dream coming true, not only for me but for my wife and my family. I went through the U-15, U-17, and U-20 National Teams and now I'm in the main team. It was a moment I was waiting for. I knew I was on the pre-list, but I didn't know it would materialize. I was very happy at the time and I am still very happy today. It was a dream for me,” said the player in an interview with CBF TV.

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The young player's rapid rise gained momentum after joining Bournemouth, where he already has two goals and an assist in eight games. For him, the English club and his time at Vasco were fundamental in reaching the opportunity with the National Team.

“Vasco was very impactful in my journey. Since last year, I did a very good job and now I'm at Bournemouth. I arrived there and am doing very important work, playing well, and the coach (Ancelotti) saw that and gave me this opportunity. Evanilson, who is Brazilian, the club staff, the president, and the coach, who is Spanish, have helped me a lot. Since I arrived, the club welcomed me very well, I started scoring goals, providing assists, and this is leading me down the right path,” he commented.

Rayan will have his first training session with the group this Monday in the United States and says he is eager to start working with coach Carlo Ancelotti. He knows that the call-up came at a crucial moment, considering that the March FIFA date is the last before the final list for the World Cup.

“The Mister is a very successful coach, he has won many titles throughout his career and now he is waiting to win a title with the Brazilian National Team, which is the most prestigious jersey in the world, and I am very eager to work with him. I hope everything goes well,” he stated.

“It's a very important opportunity for my career. It's the last preparation before the World Cup. I hope to do a good job here and, God willing, be called up,” he concluded.

Brazil faces the current World Cup runner-up France on March 26th (Thursday) at 5 PM (Brasília time) at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. The match against Croatia will be on the 31st (Tuesday) at 9 PM at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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