Ronaldinho "fan", Leo Moura celebrates the chance to play with him
The full-back puts him on the list of the greatest he has seen play and hopes to soon play alongside the star.
By Direct from Londrina (PR) - From the official website team - in
It's not just younger players who admire Ronaldinho's style. He's a kind of idol, a role model, for many who already have a history in the game, like right-back Leonardo Moura. Captain of Flamengo, champion of the Copa do Brasil, three-time Carioca champion, and Brazilian champion, he considers R10 among the greatest he's ever seen and can't wait to have him as a teammate on the field.
"With open arms" for the new signing, Leo reveals that everyone in the group had high expectations for the official announcement and, now that it has been made, it is time to celebrate and already think about the benefits the player can bring to the club.
"I hope a move with Ronaldinho can happen many times. Like me, everyone in the squad is happy. We're waiting for him with open arms. He's very important here because he's a great star in world football, who will bring resources to the club, and we hope he's very successful," said Leo, who spoke with Ronaldinho shortly before the deal.
"I spoke to him yesterday and he told me he's dying to come play here. As captain, I'm happy he tells me he's eager to play football. We have to show our good football on the pitch and, on the pitch, become the favorite team, because it's very easy to say that when you're away. We have to play well and get results," he explained.
A frequent internet user, Leo revealed that he's always watching Ronaldinho videos online. A self-proclaimed admirer of the star, he considers him among the greatest in world football history.
"I always watch his videos online. He's a player who deserves to be remembered in history. I've seen Zico, Maradona, and I think Ronaldinho is among the greatest I've ever seen. I consider myself very lucky to be able to play alongside greats like Romário, Adriano, and now Ronaldinho," he concluded.
"With open arms" for the new signing, Leo reveals that everyone in the group had high expectations for the official announcement and, now that it has been made, it is time to celebrate and already think about the benefits the player can bring to the club.
"I hope a move with Ronaldinho can happen many times. Like me, everyone in the squad is happy. We're waiting for him with open arms. He's very important here because he's a great star in world football, who will bring resources to the club, and we hope he's very successful," said Leo, who spoke with Ronaldinho shortly before the deal.
"I spoke to him yesterday and he told me he's dying to come play here. As captain, I'm happy he tells me he's eager to play football. We have to show our good football on the pitch and, on the pitch, become the favorite team, because it's very easy to say that when you're away. We have to play well and get results," he explained.
A frequent internet user, Leo revealed that he's always watching Ronaldinho videos online. A self-proclaimed admirer of the star, he considers him among the greatest in world football history.
"I always watch his videos online. He's a player who deserves to be remembered in history. I've seen Zico, Maradona, and I think Ronaldinho is among the greatest I've ever seen. I consider myself very lucky to be able to play alongside greats like Romário, Adriano, and now Ronaldinho," he concluded.
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