Making his mark at Benfica, Gonçalo Moreira says the aim is clear | OneFootball

Gonçalo Moreira reveals that he feels happy at Benfica, however, he does not forget his goal. In statements to the national press, the young footballer explained that he intends to secure his place in the main squad in the near future, and also recalled the moment when he was called up by José Mourinho.

In statements to Canal 11, the young player from the red academy recalled the feeling of being called up for the main team of the eagles: "It was very good to be called by mister Mourinho. It was a great emotion, but that's what we work for. It was a dream to be at the Estádio da Luz, just stepping on the pitch and being on the bench was already very good".

Currently training with the national under-20 team, the young footballer shared what the atmosphere was like in the locker room when he mingled with the main squad players: "I was well received by everyone, it's a very united squad. It was good to share the locker room with players we see passing by every day".

At Benfica since the age of 12, having completed his training with the reds and whites, Gonçalo Moreira keeps his feet on the ground and reveals what his main focus is at the moment: "I'm a homegrown boy. The goal is to reach the main team".

With more and more interested parties in his signing, the young footballer provided a guarantee for the near future at the Clube da Luz: "We have to focus on what we control and continue to work every day. I want to return more often, it's my goal. I've been a Benfica fan since I was little, it's my club since childhood".

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