The young side, 22 years old, arrived tonight at the hotel where the Portuguese delegation is staying.
Diogo Dalot is already part of the Portugal national team in Budapest after replacing João Canselo in the Euro 2020 squad.
The young team, 22 years old, arrived tonight at the hotel where the Portuguese delegation is located on Margarida Island, joining other players summoned by coach Fernando Santos for the final round of the competition.
“It was, without a doubt, a ridiculous episode, I was on vacation and was about to go to a restaurant when I got a call from Portugal. It was a special moment, I have long dreamed of being in team A. and it was a huge source of pride, I am very glad that the circumstances are not the best for João Canselo. I had the opportunity to talk to him, his support at such a time is fantastic, he is a great example for me, as well as for everything he has done in the national team, and I wish him improvements, which is logical, “said the Milan defender …
“We will all play for him too. As far as I know and have heard, this is a very close-knit group and I hope to integrate very quickly and be able to help in the best possible way. a little less than a week to take a break from a season that’s long gone. And it’s not over yet. I am here in body and soul and physically ready to help the national team, ”Dalot concluded.
This is the first time Dalot has been called up for Portugal’s main qualifier, just days after helping the Portuguese U21 advance to the European category final, in which they lost 1-0 to Germany in Ljubljana. in Slovenia.
Last season, the Porto-trained defender represented Milan on loan from Manchester United, adding 33 appearances and two goals from the Rossoneri, who are trying to extend the transfer with the British for another season.
