Pedro Goncalves says Cristiano Ronaldo remains his footballing idol and hopes to reach the level achieved by Rui Costa after joining Fiorentina from Sporting CP.
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward spoke through Fiorentina’s official channel after completing his move to the club. He said he was very happy to be at Fiorentina and wanted to play his part in helping the team win more matches.
Goncalves also outlined his approach for the next stage of his career, saying he would do everything possible to perform well, contribute goals and assists, and demonstrate to the supporters that he would give everything for the team.
His comments placed particular emphasis on the influence of two prominent Portuguese players. Ronaldo is the player Goncalves identifies as his idol, while Rui Costa represents the level he hopes to reach.
Rui Costa is closely associated with Fiorentina, having played for the club during his career, and Goncalves expressed his ambition to match the standards set by the former Portugal international. His reference to Ronaldo also highlights the importance of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in inspiring Portuguese footballers.
Goncalves joins Fiorentina after his spell with Sporting CP and is now focused on making a positive impression at his new club. He said his priority would be to work towards achieving goals and assists while maintaining a wholehearted commitment to the side.
The forward’s message to Fiorentina fans was clear: he intends to give maximum effort in pursuit of better results for the team. He said he hoped to help the club win more games and make a meaningful contribution through his performances.
Fiorentina’s official channel published the comments as the new arrival began his association with the club. The interview provided an early indication of Goncalves’ ambitions and the standards he has set for himself since moving from Sporting CP.
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