Lino promised “goals, assists and dribbles” to “up” Valencia

Samuel Lino He is already a Valencia player for next season and although he arrived on loan from Atlético de Madrid, he is really unknown to the general public as only a few weeks ago the Metropolitano club signed him from the modest but prosperous Gil Vicente is Portuguese. But the winger left his cover letter in his first statements and was ready to put himself under the orders of Gennaro Gattuso.

“This year in Valencia I’m sure I’ll repeat what I’m doing. I hope we achieve many things, many good numbers”, said the Brazilian, specifying what he hopes to contribute and where he wants to see the team. “Goals, assists, dribbles… I’m sure the year will be good and the numbers allow us to be at the top”, he predicted.

Despite having to leave Atlético in the face of a perceived lack of minutes, the player is more than happy to join Valencia. “This is a huge step for me. I am very happy to be here at Valencia CF, at a great club. This is a great opportunity to start in Spanish football. I’m very happy,” he confessed.

“I’ve been at Atlético for a long time, but I’ve learned something. Now, with Gattuso, I’m sure I’ll learn a lot from him, his coaching staff and the whole team. I am very happy to work with a coach of his level”, he stated .

In order to have references from his new team, Lino explained that he spoke to his former teammate Fran Navarro, trained in Valencia’s youth academy and another Gil Vicente reference.

“I talked to Fran for a long time before going to Valencia. He always spoke highly of the team and the greatness of the Club, the stadium and the fans. It was a lot of good things. He told me that it was a very hot crowd and I hope to bring a lot of happiness to the Valencia fans”, he concluded.