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"I was outside when Pedro Lopes said that Neymar wanted to talk to me. I thought, 'No way, this can't be real!' But then, Pedro insisted, and suddenly I found myself on a call with Neymar," the player said.
The surprising moment was not just thrilling; it was a testament to the power of connections within the football world. Listening to Neymar’s familiar greeting, "Fala molecão, como você tá?" was surreal for the young athlete who had admired Neymar throughout his career.
The Aspiration for the National Team
The conversation shifted towards the player’s aspirations. He expressed his dreams of being a regular member of the national team, a desire heightened by the current landscape of Brazilian football, which has seen a sort of vacuum in quality right-backs.