Danilo: “Back to Porto? You never know, I’m close to the president” | OneFootball

Danilo once again spoke about FC Porto without losing sight of the future, on a night when he also gave a calm assessment of Brazil’s current situation in the competition and hinted at the connection he still maintains with Portugal. After starting in Brazil’s victory, the right-back spoke about his comfort on the pitch, the team’s progress, and the possibility—however distant—of a reunion with the Dragão. And he made one thing clear: “You never know, you never know.”

Calm but in good spirits, Danilo appeared after the match with the composure of someone who felt at ease on the field and the maturity of someone who has already covered many miles in football. At 34, the Brazilian international addressed several topics, but one idea ran through the entire conversation: his past at FC Porto has not been left behind; it remains present in his memory and in the relationships he kept.

Asked about the possibility of one day returning to FC Porto, like other experienced players who came back to offer competitive experience, Danilo did not avoid the subject and responded with clear affection for the club and the city.

“You never know, you never know. I always follow FC Porto, I always pay close attention, and I was very pleased with Porto’s title,” he began. “I often send messages to the president, we have a great relationship. I was very happy in Porto, it’s a wonderful city, which I love, and I always wish the best for the club, the city, and the people of Porto.”

From the full-back’s words, it is clear that his bond with Porto is not just a memory from his career, but an emotional connection that is still alive. Without making commitments or announcements, he left the door open to a future scenario and stressed that the club still deserves his close attention.

That relationship with Portugal came up again when he was asked about the possibility of a clash between Brazil and Portugal in this competition. Danilo commented on that potential meeting naturally and even with enthusiasm.

“A Portugal-Brazil match in this World Cup? It could happen. It would be good, very good.”

The reply, short and direct, is enough to show the importance Portugal still holds in his journey. There is no drama or exaggeration: only openness to a meeting that, for him, would have a special meaning.

Before opening that window to the future and to the emotions of a possible meeting with Portugal, Danilo had already assessed Brazil’s present. The defender said he was pleased with how he felt on the pitch and framed the team’s growth as a process built game by game.

“We have been growing throughout the competition,” he said. “These three matches were important for us to grow and become stronger. Now the beautiful part of the competition has arrived, where the level rises and we need to be prepared to face opponents who will create many difficulties for us.”

It was the speech of an experienced player, aware that the decisive stage demands more than just good feelings. Danilo spoke of progress, collective solidity, and the need to respond against tougher opponents, ending the night with confidence in Brazil and a door that, as far as FC Porto is concerned, was deliberately left ajar.

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