"I never wanted the national team, Barcelona or Real. I wanted Flamengo"
The first reinforcement for the red-black attack in the preseason, Val Baiano reveals his red-black heart
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo's first attacking signing this offseason, Val Baiano will be introduced this Wednesday (June 30.06th) at 15 pm in Itu, in the interior of São Paulo, where the red-and-black squad is playing the second part of its offseason, but he gave an exclusive interview this Tuesday (June 29.06th) to the club's official website. A Flamengo fan at heart, he promised to work hard to win over the fans with a lot of effort and dedication. In addition to goals, of course.
And for this, Val Baiano has some allies. The first is his Flamengo heart, followed closely by the support he'll receive from his family, all Flamengo fans.
"I'm really looking forward to wearing this shirt. Today, I'm realizing a childhood dream. At home, everyone is Flamengo, and I've always had the goal of playing for the club. I never dreamed of playing for the Brazilian national team, Barcelona, or Real Madrid. I always wanted to play for Flamengo," said the striker.
With a contract signed until the end of 2011, Val Baiano knows that the red-and-black attack has suffered a recent setback. And worse, a crucial loss. Without Emperor Adriano, the newly signed striker is already expecting a lot of pressure, but he appears prepared.
"I'm arriving at Flamengo aware of the demands placed on me. I may not have Adriano's stature, but the demands will be equal or greater. What I can promise is a lot of commitment and determination on the field. I don't just want to score goals, but to honor this jersey. As a Flamengo fan, I know this is crucial. I'll only earn the fans' trust by working hard on and off the field. That's what I'm aiming for. I'm prepared, and I hope God blesses me," said Val Baiano, who will have just over 30 days to be 100% physically and technically fit.
"Since I won't be able to play until August, I'll use these 30 days to prepare thoroughly. I'll condition myself physically, work on my technique and tactics so that, if coach Rogério Lourenço decides, I can be on the field defending Flamengo in my best condition. I'm here to help the club in whatever way I can and I hope to live up to the support I've received, especially from the fans and Zico," concluded the striker, who was second in the top scorer list in the 2009 Brasileirão with 18 goals.
And for this, Val Baiano has some allies. The first is his Flamengo heart, followed closely by the support he'll receive from his family, all Flamengo fans.
"I'm really looking forward to wearing this shirt. Today, I'm realizing a childhood dream. At home, everyone is Flamengo, and I've always had the goal of playing for the club. I never dreamed of playing for the Brazilian national team, Barcelona, or Real Madrid. I always wanted to play for Flamengo," said the striker.
With a contract signed until the end of 2011, Val Baiano knows that the red-and-black attack has suffered a recent setback. And worse, a crucial loss. Without Emperor Adriano, the newly signed striker is already expecting a lot of pressure, but he appears prepared.
"I'm arriving at Flamengo aware of the demands placed on me. I may not have Adriano's stature, but the demands will be equal or greater. What I can promise is a lot of commitment and determination on the field. I don't just want to score goals, but to honor this jersey. As a Flamengo fan, I know this is crucial. I'll only earn the fans' trust by working hard on and off the field. That's what I'm aiming for. I'm prepared, and I hope God blesses me," said Val Baiano, who will have just over 30 days to be 100% physically and technically fit.
"Since I won't be able to play until August, I'll use these 30 days to prepare thoroughly. I'll condition myself physically, work on my technique and tactics so that, if coach Rogério Lourenço decides, I can be on the field defending Flamengo in my best condition. I'm here to help the club in whatever way I can and I hope to live up to the support I've received, especially from the fans and Zico," concluded the striker, who was second in the top scorer list in the 2009 Brasileirão with 18 goals.