“Representing FC Porto is a great responsibility” | OneFootball

João Fonte is the latest signing for FC Porto’s futsal squad and does not hide his delight at achieving what he considers “a dream come true.” In his first words as a blue-and-white player, the 28-year-old winger described arriving at the Club as “a unique moment” and “an opportunity that does not come around often or to everyone.” The new number 6 for the Dragons promises to “give everything for the Club” and help “make it an incredible and memorable season.”

“We are going to give everything on the court; FC Porto’s DNA will always be present. This Club lives on victories and that is what we want: to win every match so we can achieve the Club’s objectives, which is promotion,” he said.

A dream fulfilled

“I feel very happy to be here; it is a dream fulfilled. Ever since I was a child, I always dreamed of representing FC Porto and, for me, this is a dream come true.”

Wearing the blue and white colors

“It is a great responsibility, but that is part of it. I think I will be up to taking on this challenge.”

The invitation from the Dragons

“At first I did not believe it. Then I was very surprised and happy, and I immediately shared it with my family. In my head everything was already set to say yes; I did not need to hear much more, so I decided to move forward.”

The first time at Dragão Arena

“We are hoping for a completely full arena. We know that first impressions count, and we are going to do everything so that the fans are happy with our performance. We are going to give everything; that is what we can guarantee.”

Objectives for the season

“My personal objectives are to live up to the coach’s faith in me and the responsibility he has placed on me. I hope to be up to it, I am going to give everything for this Club, and we want to have an incredible and memorable season.”

A special opportunity

“This is a unique moment, because it is an opportunity that does not come around often or to everyone. That is how I define it and that is how I hope it will be: unique and memorable.”

The man beyond the player

“I am a fun person, a team person, and responsible. I think that is very important in the dressing room, and that is what you can expect from me.”

A long-standing passion for futsal

“Futsal is something I have done forever; it used to be a pastime and now it is something more serious. I am very happy to be able to combine it with my professional life. For me, it is already a way of life; it is what I like to do and what I feel good doing.”

A message for the fans

“We are going to give everything on the court; FC Porto’s DNA will always be present. This Club lives on victories and that is what we want: to win every match so we can achieve the Club’s objectives, which is promotion.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.