William Gomes on Brazil call-up: “It’s tough, but it’s my dream” | OneFootball

William Gomes gave an interview to Globoesporte, in which he addressed several topics. Among them, the young FC Porto winger, a two-time Brazil under-17 international, did not hide his goal of reaching the senior national team:

“We have to believe and visualize good things. We know how difficult it is, because Brazil has many quality players, but it’s a dream I have. I’ve already had the opportunity to represent the youth national teams, and I know what a great privilege that is. One of my goals is to reach the senior national team. I can see myself doing that, so I prepare myself every day. I don’t know when it will happen, whether in this cycle or another, but I keep working so that, when the opportunity comes, I’m ready.”

William Gomes also praised Neymar and Vinícius Júnior, two players who inspire him, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi:

“I’m very inspired by Neymar and Vini Jr., because they are players whose characteristics I see as similar to mine. Before matches, I try to watch videos of them, observe the things they do, and try to replicate them on the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi also inspire me for everything they have done, for the talent they have, and for the work they put in. Neymar is the only one I’ve met. I’ve taken a photo with him, did an event with Puma, and ran into him at a restaurant. He was the only idol I met in person.”

William Gomes has not forgotten São Paulo:

“I always try to follow them. Usually, the matches are very late here [in Portugal], but when I can, I follow them closely. It’s a club I have a great deal of affection for, and I believe my story at São Paulo is not over yet. I think there are many things I haven’t achieved and that I still have a lot to accomplish at the club. It’s something that’s on my mind. Sometimes, I’m even surprised by the affection the fans have for me.”

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