This Friday, the Portuguese midfielder was introduced as a player for Mourinho’s team.
At a press conference this Friday, Sergio Oliveira spoke about his adventure at Roma, the club where he arrived on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy. The midfielder of the Portuguese national team did not forget the dragons in a conversation with journalists.
“I am grateful to FC Porto and the coach for helping me grow. Last season was the best in personal terms. I am here to show my worth both in training and in games. I want to stay here for a long time.” The coach says I’m used to winning and dealing with quality players. Roma have players with personality and I can help too,” said the 29-year-old. “I wanted a new challenge, a new experience. I’m not afraid to move to Roma on loan from Porto. To earn confirmation [opção de compra]“I have to feel good on the field, in training and in games, to stay for a long time,” he said.
Oliveira is ready for a challenge in Serie A. “I went the usual way, not all of us are Mbappe. There were difficulties along the way. I have learned a lot on and off the field. I feel like a complete player, but I will not change anything in my experience, without them I would not be who I am today, he said. “My favorite role is number 8 in third midfield, but I can play where the manager wants. I want to put my qualities at the disposal of the team,” he continued.
Plans to return to the Portuguese national team. “My goal is to volunteer again. The coach knows this. Portugal should win the first game. [play-off frente à Turquia] and then you can meet Italy. Portugal has all the conditions to play the next World Cup,” he commented.
The first days in Italy are charming. “The infrastructure is great. I was received very well by everyone, and I thank you for that. I have already followed Roma and seen them from the side, you can see the movements they usually make on the pitch. Over time, I will feel more and more at ease,” he assured.
