Benfica player on being an option for José Mourinho: Not for me to say | OneFootball

Tiago Gouveia, 24, is at a decisive moment in his career after a spell at Nice in which he did not get the minutes he wanted. With a contract with Benfica until 2028, when asked about the possibility of working with José Mourinho, the player did not hide his respect for the Portuguese coach or his curiosity about experiencing that.

"Of course. Any player would like to work with a coach with Mourinho’s track record. Whether it is with or without Mourinho, that is not for me to talk about. Whoever the coach is there will have all my respect and will see the best version of me", he said in an interview with Record newspaper.

Tiago Gouveia also explained what brings him closer to the coach’s personality, highlighting a direct and honest way of communicating as a natural point of connection between them. "Our personalities would connect well because of our sincerity. I am an outgoing and direct person, and he is known for the honest bond he has with his players. I am not saying that would make me play more or less, but it would make the personal connection easier", he added.

In the same interview, the 24-year-old winger revealed that he does not consider any pre-season a lost cause. "It would never cross my mind to treat a pre-season at Benfica as lost. I am not someone who gives up or thinks: , he said.

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