Zé Pedro on Farioli: “He was crucial, brought a real buzz to the team” | OneFootball

Arrival of Francesco Farioli at FC Porto: “It was impactful, he brought a breath of fresh air, a very important energy. I spent about a month with him and it was enough to realize that this would be a very positive season and I hope it continues like this. Fortunately, things are going differently this season and, as a supporter and lover of FC Porto, I am extremely happy that things are back on our side, that victories are coming almost every week, because I also get very excited about it and try not to miss a minute of each game. I am truly happy that the club is going through a better phase.”

Fight for the national title: “If my schedule allows, I’ll go to Aliados. FC Porto is the main contender, because of the sequence, the stability they have shown, and the points advantage. Four points is a considerable advantage, which can be considered comfortable, but any moment of distraction can make things much harder. I am sure they are aware of this and will work to their limits, because they don’t want to waste all the work they have done so far, where they have been a dominant team.”

Left FC Porto without winning the title: “Since I was little, I remember being crazy about FC Porto. In every conversation with friends and family about football, I would say it would be a dream to represent FC Porto, to play at Estádio do Dragão and win titles. Even though I was left with a small regret, because I didn’t manage to win the national title at FC Porto, if I win many as a supporter, I am fulfilled and happy.”

Move to Cagliari: “As much as I felt at home, and FC Porto was a home for me, we, as players, feel the need to be an important part, and with all the signings that were made, I saw that there would be some difficulty in getting playing time this season at FC Porto. Nothing lasts forever. I thought about it a lot, but I felt it was a cycle that might be ending. At 28, if I stayed at FC Porto with few minutes, things could be different and the opportunity I had in this transfer window might not come again. I made the right decision to continue my career.”

Return to FC Porto is a possibility welcomed with pleasure: “A return to FC Porto will always be on the table at any time, on any day. Returning to FC Porto would be another reason for pride, not only for my career but also as a person, everyone knows how much I love FC Porto, so the door will always be open and FC Porto will always get the best of me.”

Loss of Jorge Costa: “I get goosebumps, because it’s a significant moment for all of us who experienced it. Jorge was someone who shared the day-to-day with us, he was someone who suffered a lot like we did the previous year, because he, like us, wanted FC Porto to win, wanted FC Porto to be dominant again, and it was tragic to lose him that way. Jorge did invisible work, he didn’t want to attract attention to himself, he conveyed FC Porto’s message to those who arrived, he spoke about the club’s demands. He was someone who suffered a lot and deserved to be reaping these rewards and this happiness that has accompanied FC Porto.”

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