The domino of attackers has just begun and it is Paris Saint-Germain who have touched the first piece with the recruitment of Gonçalo Ramos. Portuguese striker trained with the Aguias, the 22-year-old has two good seasons at Benfica, the last of which, where he burst onto the screen. He had a decisive role in particular in the title of champion of Portugal with 27 goals and 12 offerings to his credit in 47 games. Performances that therefore convinced Paris Saint-Germain to go on the attack and complete the transfer. This takes the form of a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy 80 million euros.
Great news for the Ile-de-France club, but also the Lusitanian striker who let his joy burst out with the PSG media: “It’s a source of great pride and happiness to represent a club like Paris Saint-Germain. My girlfriend came with me and my parents too, they will accompany me. It’s a new experience, but it’s a dream and we’re here to embrace this new goal. First collectively, by trying to win all the possible trophies and individually, by helping as much as possible by scoring with consistency and hard work.
The Portuguese had influence in the choice of Gonçalo Ramos
Seduced by the project and the ambition of Paris Saint-Germain, but also the principles of his new coach Luis Enrique, Gonçalo Ramos feels able to integrate quickly thanks to the Portuguese-speaking contingent of the capital club: “I know the club a bit because I talk about it with my Portuguese teammates, Nuno, Vitinha and Danilo. We talk about our clubs among ourselves, but we only had a few conversations. This played an important role in my choice. They are comfortable, they like the club a lot and feel good here. It’s an important step for me and I have Portuguese teammates who will help me integrate. There are also several Brazilians who speak the same language. They will help me too.”
The right-hander also took the opportunity to detail his profile: “I think I’m a player who reads the game very well, every moment of the match I can score goals, but at the same time I can also adapt to my teammates in terms of play or movements. I think I am a player who adapts perfectly to every moment of the match. It’s part of my style of play, to be a player who works hard for the team, who doesn’t give up and who always gives everything at all times. A style that therefore offers new perspectives to Ile-de-France residents with Gonçalo Ramos to represent his attack now.
The one who has 7 caps and 4 goals with Portugal, is now eager to take the next step with his club and slowly adapt to it. In any case, he is not afraid of the expectations placed on him: “I think the pressure is good. And if you want to play in big clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, you have to accept it and know how to manage it. Use pressure to motivate yourself. It’s good to discover a new championship, to broaden my horizons too. To learn to speak French, which will be important to help me integrate here at Paris Saint-Germain. And I hope to do interviews in French soon. I’m happy to be here. Go Paris !” Making the presentations in the media, Gonçalo Ramos will be able to do so football this Saturday at 9 p.m. against Lorient for the resumption of the French championship.