“Farioli’s ideas are clear, I can only speak highly of him” | OneFootball

Matheus headed to Amsterdam in February of the previous season to join Ajax at Farioli’s request, thus bringing a long spell in Braga’s goal to an end. The Brazilian goalkeeper had already admitted he was open to leaving, until that move to the Netherlands materialized, where he made ten appearances and also experienced the traumatic blow of losing the title — episodes often associated with the Italian at FC Porto in the public imagination, as if everything could collapse again in Portugal.

The Brazilian says what he went through in Amsterdam contributed to his “learning and growth.” “I speak for him and I speak for myself. I’m very happy for his title in Portugal, for having achieved a goal he had long pursued, which was to become champion. He had that in mind. I sent him a message to congratulate him, because we kept in close touch. He gave me a great opportunity, which ended up being important in my journey. I wish him all the best,” admits the current Red Star goalkeeper, sparing no praise for the man who ended FC Porto’s title drought. “He is incredible, absolutely top-class, both in his professional character and as a person who is close to everyone. He’s very easy to deal with, he has his objectives in mind and conveys exactly what he wants. He has his own playing identity, his ideas are clear. Everyone saw that at Ajax, and the same traits can be recognized at FC Porto. But he combines that clarity with a great deal of daily demandingness — he is always on top of the details. I can only say wonderful things about him; I hope he continues on this excellent path,” he assures.

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