Statements by Alan Varela, reinforcement of FC Porto, in Dragões magazine
To improve: « As I said, I will work as hard as I can to improve day after day, to evolve as a player and to serve the team, which is the main objective. »
Ready to play in a system with two or three midfielders? « I’m going to adapt well to what the coach asks. I can’t say which system I identify with more, but I’m going to try to adapt and do my best depending on what the game asks for. »
After Bombonera, are you ready for FC Porto fans? « The Bombonera is an incredible stadium, the people make it incredible, and now I’m ready to welcome the FC Porto supporters, who received me very well on social networks and in the streets. The day I make my debut at Estádio do Dragão will It will surely be a great day. »
Can you become an idol at FC Porto? « I don’t know, I don’t know… The truth is that I have to work a lot, give the best to the team and then we’ll see… »
Number 22: « I consulted with my family first and there were several numbers that we thought were good to use and several told me 22. »
It is the age… « Yes, my age. »
Expectations: « Continuing to grow and learn day after day with all my teammates, who are very good, and with the entire technical team, obviously. I will try to learn from everyone and in every training session. »
Sergio Conceicao: « I know he’s a very demanding coach and that’s precisely why I’m going to try to be even more demanding of myself than I already was. »
Proud and happy for the fans’ enthusiasm? « Yes, I confess that yes. As I said, the supporters received me very well and now I just hope I can give the best of myself on the field and that they enjoy every game. I am very happy to join a big club like FC Porto and I will work day after day to improve and help the team. »