Guerrero: "We have the biggest fan base in the world"
New number 9 is presented in Gávea and promises commitment to help the Most Beloved in the World
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After train with teammates e meet President Eduardo Bandeira de Mello On Tuesday morning (07.07), striker Paolo Guerrero was presented at a press conference in Gávea, at 13 pm. Showing his knowledge of Flamengo, the striker recalled that he has the support of more than 40 million fans. "I know we have the biggest fan base in the world," he revealed.
Copa América top scorer for the second consecutive time, he was attended by fan members in the Noble Hall of the headquarters. Each member of the Red-Black Nation Program present represented each member-fan from Brazil who helped sign the striker. Make your membership and help Flamengo become stronger. Alongside football director Rodrigo Caetano and club vice-president Walter D'Agostino, Guerrero was welcomed with the Flamengo anthem.
"Now you are part of the Red-Black Nation. You will be part of Flamengo's history. We embrace you. Be happy and make us happy," declared D'Agostino, followed by the executive director. "It's an honor to have Paolo with us, showing such professionalism from the beginning of negotiations. I thank our club members and sponsors, who made another star player available to our squad. May Flamengo return to winning ways and reach the place it belongs," stated Caetano.
Copa América top scorer for the second consecutive time, he was attended by fan members in the Noble Hall of the headquarters. Each member of the Red-Black Nation Program present represented each member-fan from Brazil who helped sign the striker. Make your membership and help Flamengo become stronger. Alongside football director Rodrigo Caetano and club vice-president Walter D'Agostino, Guerrero was welcomed with the Flamengo anthem.
"Now you are part of the Red-Black Nation. You will be part of Flamengo's history. We embrace you. Be happy and make us happy," declared D'Agostino, followed by the executive director. "It's an honor to have Paolo with us, showing such professionalism from the beginning of negotiations. I thank our club members and sponsors, who made another star player available to our squad. May Flamengo return to winning ways and reach the place it belongs," stated Caetano.
Check out the full press conference:
Thank
"I'm very happy to be here with you. To play for this great club. I'll do my best to improve and achieve something important this year, which I think will make every Flamengo fan happy. I thank Rodrigo Caetano for his efforts in signing me, Caixa Econômica Federal, and the Flamengo fan members.
Going to Porto Alegre
"It wasn't my decision or the board's. As a Flamengo player, I'm already at the coach's disposal, and that's why I'm traveling. I hope to get a good result tomorrow. The team needs to regain confidence and rhythm. I hope everything goes well on the field."
Interconnection and future
"The fans may be upset about the recent results, but every team goes through phases like this. I'm sure we'll improve. The fans are eager for me to play. I hope to gel very quickly. The team needs it, and we can't waste time. I know Emerson very well; I've bonded well with him; we've played together for three years. We have a young team with a lot of talent."
What is Flamengo
"I know Flamengo has a long history in Brazilian football and is internationally renowned. I've seen studies and know we have the largest fan base in the world. I'm very proud to play for such a great team. This jersey means a lot. It will be important to sacrifice myself for this team."
Debut at Maracanã
- I'm looking forward to the home debut. I'll prepare better, I just got here. I want to focus and give my best.
Fan expectations
- When I join a team, the only thing I can promise is that I'll give my all to win. I don't like losing, I don't like drawing. I want to always win.
Dispute the title
"I think so. I know the quality of my teammates; I've faced them on the field. They're fast up front, which makes things easier for me. Our attack should be powerful. We have a qualified, talented, young team. We can compete. We have to have goals in football. Let's gel together. I know what's going on, that the team isn't going through a good phase. We're going through a rough patch, but I'm sure we'll get through it. We have a squad with a lot of potential."
Game against Internacional
"My teammates and I are going out to win, not draw. Tomorrow will be a derby, and the competition will be fierce. Only victory matters. I'm calm and prepared. Today is enough to rest well and be in top condition for tomorrow."
Moving to Rio de Janeiro
"I know it's beautiful here. I've been to the beach many times when I had time off. I really like it here. Moving from a city is a bit difficult, bringing everything from São Paulo with me, but I'll leave that more for my family and focus on tomorrow's game, which will be tough."
Choose Flamengo
- The main factor is that it's a great club, with the largest fan base in Brazil and many objectives, and I really wanted to stay in Brazil. The jersey doesn't weigh me down. It's a great club, and I'll give my all for it.
Leadership in the field
"I want to be united with my teammates, to know what they want on the field. I want to understand them and see how they like to play. That's the most important thing for tomorrow."