Jakub Kiwior: “Everyone at FC Porto shares the same mindset: to win” | OneFootball

Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior met at the Palácio do Freixo to talk about their past in Poland, their origins, their first months at FC Porto, and other topics. The conversation, full of stories and good humor, was led by Ewelina Wojciechowska, Polish club member no. 152172.

Calm and attentive, Kiwior spoke about his integration into the Invicta city, recalled the experience of playing at Estádio do Dragão in front of a large crowd, and summed up FC Porto in a single word.

First impressions of the city: “The time I’ve spent here so far has been very pleasant. Both at the Club and outside of it. The landscapes here are truly fantastic. I’ve already had the chance to have dinner with my wife near the Luís I bridge, and the place is really very pleasant.”

Debut at the Dragão: “[Bednarek and I] had already had the opportunity to play here before, in the Nations League, and even then you could feel a pleasant atmosphere. However, my first match against CD Nacional will stay in my memory. The atmosphere was also very good and helped me a lot to get into the rhythm of the game. That, and the environment the fans create before the match, whether it’s welcoming the bus or when we’re on our way to the stadium. I feel the joy of the people who come to the game to support us, when they’re on their balconies waving their scarves at us.”

FC Porto in one word: “Quality. Even when you’re walking around the city and sightseeing, you can see football everywhere. You see fans with flags hanging from buildings, balconies, in various places. For example, when I was walking near the Luís I Bridge, I immediately realized there were FC Porto fans there. I saw the presence of supporters everywhere. The presence of football is felt everywhere. It’s also nice that everyone here has a single goal and everyone knows that, in every game, the idea is the same: to win. You feel that here, because it’s not just the players, but also the fans and other people who share the same mindset: to win.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.