The young Brazilian after completing his £6milion to Arsenal has identified ex-Manchester United player as one he looks up to as a footballer.
The forward joins the North London based club from Ituano Futebol Clube in the league D of the Brazilian league.
The 18-year-old may not have a regular first team slot but will have a good go in the u-23 side as Steve Bould will be working directly to help develop his potential.
Speaking in an interview with the media team of Arsenal Football Club, he made the following statements:
I am a player who gives his all at all times, I play as a team and always looking to win games and win trophies.\
I model my game on Cristiano Ronaldo, he is a player who works hard, pushing himself to the next level. Always in the run for titles and individual trophies.
I look up to Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar as they are players who can decide games and are very professional, who dedicate themselves to the whole game.
It is a dream since I was a child and also my family’s dream for me to be playing in Europe and playing for a big team like Arsenal. I am going to take this opportunity.
A very big moment, I am very grateful for everything, I am grateful to God and I will try to make the most out of it.
I know a few. I know Edu, Denilson and I know that they have a lot of history at the club. Edu, in particular, I had a little contact with him at Corinthians as I had a spell there and I know they had a lot of success here but also for the national team. I am going to try to follow the same route.
It was an amazing feeling, a dream come true, being able to be beside great players. I was home when I got the news and I was super happy. It is a great opportunity to learn and I enjoyed it as much as I could and I have to thank the team for welcoming me with open arms.
