Diego Callai switches nationality; Sporting keeper says he's thrilled | OneFootball

Diego Callai revealed that he has already completed the process of obtaining Portuguese nationality, a moment he describes as very special in his personal and professional life. The Sporting B goalkeeper, born in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, highlighted the strong connection he has built with Portugal over the years, recalling that he has lived in the country since a very young age and has always felt warmly welcomed.

"For me, above all, it is a source of pride to be Portuguese. I have been living in this wonderful country for many years now, with wonderful people as well, who have always welcomed me warmly", he told the newspaper 'A Bola'. Taking advantage of a holiday period in Greece, the Sporting goalkeeper also recalled his journey to reach this moment.

"There was a time when every week I checked on my process to see how it was progressing", he said, explaining that the final stage was the one that took the longest and increased the anxiety of finally seeing the whole process concluded.

"I remember that I even shed a few tears, such was the emotion".

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