Victor Sá is unveiled and emotional: “Hard to believe I’m here” | OneFootball

One of Tricolor’s reinforcements for the remainder of the season, forward Victor Sá was officially presented this Tuesday (21) at SuperCT and gave a press conference after being welcomed by football executive Rafinha.

Coming from a São Paulo-supporting family and being a longtime stands supporter himself, the player did not hide his emotion upon arriving at the club.

“It’s really hard to believe I’m here. Sometimes, you go through certain things in life, and only your family is by your side and does things for you. I’m just grateful to my father, my mother, my grandmother who passed away, and my brother,” said the player, who chose the number 27 in honor of his brother Raphael, whose birthday is on that day and who was present at the presentation.

“I don’t want to go on too long about my brother so this doesn’t turn into a sob story (laughs). But he believed in my career more than I did. He was with me at a moment when I had no strength left,” said the forward, who added.

“My father is a die-hard São Paulo fan. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be here today for personal reasons. I’m sad, because this is a very special moment for him. When the opportunity to play here came up, my father talked to me and cried a lot. In my family, this has always been something very motivating,” he added.

During the conversation with reporters, Victor Sá also recalled some moments as a supporter.

“I grew up at MorumBIS watching São Paulo. I remember a Libertadores match against Cobreloa, when Luis Fabiano scored. And also the Brazilian title that São Paulo clinched with a draw, when Leandro climbed onto the crossbar. I was at the stadium. Those are two memorable matches I remember being at with my father,” recalled the player, who continued.

“The first time I walked into SuperCT, a whole movie flashed through my mind—how hard and painful it was to get here. I’m going to give my best for São Paulo; it’s the only way to show my gratitude to the club,” he concluded.

Victor Sá, 32, had been playing for Krasnodar in Russia before joining Tricolor. The player became a free agent after the end of the European season and signed a contract until December 31, 2029.

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