Fernando Pedro. Photo: shakhtar.com
Midfielder Fernando Pedro gave his first interview as a player of Shakhtar.
-Fernando, welcome to Shakhtar! What I’m feeling now?
Thank you!! I am very happy that I signed a contract with this great club and became part of the team.
Turn to Shakhtar with a great desire and hopes.
– What was important to you when making this decision?
– First of all, the team plays a lot in Europe. Also here is a lot of Brazilians, and this is a great chance for me to show my best side.
– Shakhtar are well-known in Brazil. What do you know about your new club?
In many Brazilians. Can you name a few names: taison, ismaily, until recently, Fred and Bernard. However, personally, knew no one. So I am very happy that I came here and soon will be able to know them.
– Do you know what the word “miner”?
– Yes, it’s the people who work in the mine. We have in the state of Minas Gerais, where I come from, many work in the mines. And the football club “Shakhtar” from Donetsk, and there are a lot of representatives of this profession.
– Now in the world Cup in Brazil national team five players who play or previously played for the Pitmen. Motivate yourself?
This is my dream – and, of course, motivates me. All eager to get into the team, and I will do everything to be there.
What would you like to achieve with a new team and what is your dream?
– You want to first gain the trust of the fans and to get more titles with Shakhtar. And my dream is to win the Champions League.
– Did you pick your Jersey number?
– Yes, 99 – the year of my birth. Believe that he will bring me luck and happiness.
– I would like to say something to the fans of Shakhtar?
– I am very happy to be here with you. Will do anything to help their teammates. Shakhtar is a great club! I hope we can achieve many victories.
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