Both initially arrive to compose the cast; John is the starting goalkeeper and comes well, while in defense, Alexander Barbosa and Bastos are untouchable
The goalkeeper and defender were presented on Monday and did not hide the joy and motivation in defending the colors of the current champion of Brasileirão and Libertadores. Smiling, the reinforcements put on the new shirts dreaming of “making history” in Rio de Janeiro. Both initially arrive to compose the cast. John is the starting goalkeeper and comes well, while in defense, Alexander Barbosa and Bastos are untouchable. David Ricardo will still have the competition of young Jair, hired from Santos and who was with the Brazilian team in the conquest of the South American under-20 in Venezuela.
“(I was at Athletico-PR) Since I was 14, I was 10 years old, and one of the things that made me want to be here is having people who trust a lot and to accompany the club. I’ve been a goalkeeper since I know myself and watched Jefferson in the national team, taking a penalty from Lionel Messi. So, I already followed. And Botafogo has become a dream for many players, the fans in love, a club that has hired great players and when the opportunity appeared I did not think twice. I called my dad and my manager and said, ‘Give a force there, give it a help, because I want to go there and be part of it,’ ”said Leo Linck.
With followed club surveys from outside the country by goalkeeper Jhon and the departure of Gatito Fernández, Leo Linck is hope to play soon. But it avoids pressure and only thanks the new career opportunity after many years at Athletico-PR.
“I am very happy to wear this shirt. It is a dream to be wearing such a traditional, so glorious shirt. It’s a team that has just been three -time Brazilian champion, Libertadores champion… For me it’s an honor. I come with as much willingness as possible to help the club win as much title as possible, ”he followed.
David Ricardo had been in Botafogo’s plans for some time. And it could even be in the cast in the 2024 achievements, but he does not hear from Rio de Janeiro with Ceará at the time and he ended up in the Serie B campaign.
“The first proposal arrived I was very happy, I thought it would work, but God’s plans were different. I kept working and confess that at the end of the year I was well sent with another team, ”said the defender, who predicted that he would be sought again by Botafogo.
“I felt something in my heart that touched me the night before, and the next day Alessandro (Brito, club management director) called me and said he would talk to me later. I was anxious, I called him telling him not to forget about me and now I’m very happy here, ”he celebrated, confident in successful days
“It’s the opportunity of my life, the opportunity I’ve always expected. I hope to add a lot, I will give everything from myself to achieve the goals with Botafogo and make history here. ”
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
