Former Fluminense defender, Nino is the newest signing of Zenit, in Russia; player said goodbye to Tricolor das Laranjeiras in an emotional message
Ninowho defended the Fluminense In the last five years, he has had a new destiny in his career. The 26-year-old player will wear the Zenitin Russia, through a contract valid until June 2028. In a letter published by “The Players’ Tribune”the defender lavished affection on Tricolor das Laranjeiras and made a promise to the Rio club.
“I leave with the certainty that I will see a new day dawn in Laranjeiras again”said Nino. “I feel a good joy, a lightness in my soul, when I think about what we went through together, […] But it’s also incredibly sad to leave.”. The player praised the team’s great achievements during his time at Flu, especially the unprecedented achievement of Liberators cup.
“At the Fluminense I collected the greatest achievements and best memories of my career. But it’s hard to think that I will no longer hear every week the song that pushed us and lifted us up so many times, whether at Maracanã, in Porto Alegre or in Arabia.”, continued. Furthermore, Nino took the opportunity to give a special thank you to the fans.
“I would like to thank each fan personally, one by one. Look each person in the eye and say: ‘You have no idea how important you were’. Tricolor fans, thank you for your courage. The courage to dream with me the most beautiful dream of all. Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart!”declared the defender.
Source: sportbuzz
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