Jorge Costa and a special moment: ″ That was for Pinto da Costa … ″

The former FC Porto captain remembers his 16-year contract renewal.

Jorge Costa and Vítor Baía renewed at the same time for the last time for FC Porto 16 years ago, a few days before the Champions League semi-final with Deportivo Coruña. This Sunday, the former central defender recalled the moment in the “FC Porto em Casa” program.

“That was for Pinto da Costa, at an important stage of the season. It was not easy to have the two great references of the spa to renew the contract for two and three years respectively. It was a test of confidence to have the spa,” said Jorge Costa .

“My renewals were at a special time. Every time I was injured, the president was careful and confident to renew my contract,” said Jorge Costa, before recalling the time that Vítor Baía returned the captain’s armband after Charlton’s return.

“Nothing in life happens by chance. We have always lifted trophies at the same time. I have always insisted on that. The attitude that Vítor [Baía] In a year that was expected to be difficult, avoiding a bathroom division, it shows the great person and great goalkeeper that he is. He realized that it was the best decision to avoid doubts. Outside the field, the weight and responsibility were the same and, therefore, in the glory hours, and there were several, it made sense that he was by my side, “she explained.

Jorge Costa also told how he got the nickname “bug”. “It was Fernando Couto, because of my way of playing. Only he can explain it better. But I was an animal, an animal, he gave everything he had and did not have on the field. It is not only the physical aspect, certainly,” he concluded. . .