Conceiçao ‘immediately’ called Veiga to Juventus from Chelsea | OneFootball

Francisco Conceiçao reveals he ‘immediately’ called his compatriot Renato Veiga when he heard Juventus were interested: ‘I know his quality.’

Veiga has moved to Turin from Chelsea on loan until the end of the season.

The Portuguese is not available for tomorrow’s Champions League match against Benfica, but Juventus winger Conceiçao still answered questions about his compatriot during a pre-match press conference on Tuesday.

“When I heard he could move to Juventus, I immediately called him to say he would join a big club that would help him develop,” said Conceiçao, as quoted by Ilbianconero.com.

“I tried to convince him. I know his quality, and I think he can help us.”

Conceiçao will meet more familiar faces tomorrow as Benfica will visit the Bianconeri at the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League Round 8.

Conceiçao ‘immediately’ called Veiga to Juventus from Chelsea

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 17: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus scores his team’s third goal during the Coppa Italia match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on December 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“We’ll meet a team that has quality. They like to keep the ball, but we want to focus on what we can do,” said the Juventus winger.

“We know Benfica’s strength, but we want to give a reply and show who we are.”

Juventus recently lost their first league game this season and will be looking to bounce back on Wednesday.

“It’s always difficult when you don’t win, but we are in a process. We are a young team, and we train every day to raise the bar,” said Conceiçao.

“It’s a competition that everyone dreams of playing.”

Conceiçao was also asked to compare the Italian and the Portuguese leagues.

“Italian football is more competitive; every team has quality, and I work to improve every day,” he said.

“I want to help the team win, and I work every day for this.”

Conceiçao is on loan at Juventus from Porto, but the Bianconeri have a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ to make his move permanent for €30m at the end of the season.

“I don’t know what the future has in store, but I want to help the club 100%,” concluded Conceiçao.

“I am happy here, and I have settled in well. I focus on myself, and I hope to continue like this.”