A star recruit of the Juventus transfer window at the moment, Douglas Luiz was presented to the press earlier and answered the various questions posed by journalists.
His first impressions:
« Very positive. Juventus is a great club, so many players have been there, which convinced me to come here. I am sure that the season will be very positive. New players, a new coach, we are slowly getting used to Thiago Motta’s work. But I am happy with what is happening. »
How did Juventus convince him?
« It didn’t take much to convince me, the greatness of the club speaks for itself. Any player would have wanted to have this opportunity. So I’m no different in that sense. When I heard about the proposal, I immediately expressed my interest to my agents and we worked to close it well. I think this is a very important step for my career and, I hope, for the club. I will continue to work hard, I want to continue to improve and do what is necessary to achieve my goals. »
The greatness of Juventus:
« What impressed me the most was the greatness of this club. The stadium, the passion of the fans. That’s what impressed me the most. I’m very happy to be here, I think the season will be very important, so we will do everything to get good results. »
Danilo and Bremer must have played a role in his arrival:
« Yes, Danilo and Bremer certainly helped me a lot in this negotiation. Every day I heard Danilo tell me ‘forza Juve’, he told me about the club, he motivated me a lot. I always knew the importance of this club. With someone who is already here and who is in the national team with me, it is an extra motivation to hear someone tell you to come, it makes a difference. »
His relationship with Thiago Motta:
« I feel like Thiago and I have known each other for a long time. Talking about tactics. About certain aspects of the game. Our relationship is very positive. As I told him, I don’t have a preference. It’s clear that I like to be closer to the goal. If Juve or the coach need me as a number 6, more defensive, I won’t have a problem. I think the freedom I have on the pitch can make the difference. »
He takes his responsibilities:
« Playing for Juventus can’t be easy, I feel responsible for that. It’s obvious that the value of negotiating and buying is high. I feel responsible for that. I’ll keep working hard as I always have. I want to be an example for the younger ones. I’m 26 and there’s a group of youngsters. I’m here to learn and teach what I’ve learned. I feel the responsibility, I want to take it. »
He is ready for Serie A:
« I come from a league considered the most difficult. I am happy with this experience, it has brought me a lot. In Serie A I want to do even more. I know what type of player I am, I know my abilities, I feel ready. About the goals? I always say that they are the result of the work done. Sometimes it is better to make an assist than a goal. In the role I play, intelligence is required. I am happy. »
His goal is to win titles:
« Like goals, titles are also the result of work. New coach, we are getting used to understanding each other. A competent group. There are quality players, who want to improve, to learn. A very positive group, which also has an experienced component. Captain Danilo will help us a lot. We are improving. Slowly. I am sure that we will give our best for Juventus. And God willing, we can win a title this year by all giving our best. »
His references in Serie A:
« As for the reference in Serie A, speaking of the Italian championship, I would say Adriano the Emperor. At Juve, Felipe Melo, Danilo are references. »
Its versatility:
« Versatility is what I have always worked on since I was young. I can play more defensively, I have that flexibility. I understand the game. But it is not something that was born today, it is something I have worked on since I played for Vasco, for Girona. I have worked hard to develop it. »
His number 26:
« No, the reasons are different. I really like Davids and he also wore goggles, he was iconic for me in my childhood. It was also a free number, the 6 that I used at Aston Villa is Danilo’s and we wanted to respect it. It was a bit of a coincidence that 26. There is the 6 which is my number from the past, my age. I combined several elements. »
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