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Frederico Bártolo
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Belgian central convinced that he took the right step by going to Portuguese football.
Central defender Jan Vertonghen is a resounding reinforcement of Benfica for the new season and, in an interview with Benfica Play, he addressed the new professional adventure.
“I came to do my best. I still have a few good years to play. I’m ambitious, that’s how I would define myself. And that’s why my coming to Benfica will work, because we have the same ambition. I want to win trophies, win in Europe, grow as club … That’s what I want, to be in a club with great ambitions and want to win titles, ”said the Belgian international center-back.
“I like to play for ‘popular’ clubs. I played for Ajax, which is a huge club and I can compare Benfica to Ajax. A great story, always enjoying the academy, with players who want to practice technical football, a wonderful stadium , fantastic fans. Tottenham is also a popular club, I was there for eight years. I hope to spend a lot of time here too, in a beautiful city, “he compared.
Vertonghen says it couldn’t have been better received. “The Benfica people were fantastic, very friendly and I felt welcome. They were all there to greet me and they gave me good feelings. Those are the feelings you want to have in a new club, to be welcomed. They explained the project to me, the The players, the greatness of the club, the coach … I was very excited and in two weeks everything was resolved. The most important thing is ambition and the football project, but the people of Benfica already convinced me. It is a special feeling to wear this shirt different: I think it is beautiful and I will be proud to wear it ”, he concluded.
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