Joao Mario: Juventus is ready for the new season. I like attack but will also work hard to improve my defense.

August 22nd News Portuguese defender Joao Mario joined Juventus this summer and attended his debut press conference at Juventus this week.

How did you feel after coming to Juventus?

Hello everyone. The first few days were incredible for me and I really liked it. I became part of a strong team who prepares for the new season in the best way and hard work and now we are ready.

How did you feel when you played in Juventus’ warm-up match?

I feel good. The coach asked me to participate more in the offense, and I like this. I have to be an assist player to help the team, I work hard to improve every day, and my goal is to help the team.

What surprises you with Juventus?

I was surprised by the size of this club. It is a great pride for me to be a part of this team and I want to help the club achieve as many victories as possible.

Are you also enough to help the team in terms of experience?

I used to play for big clubs like Porto, and they were used to playing high-level competitions, so I felt mentally and physically prepared. I am motivated to do my job well.

Juventus has introduced many players from Porto

I am from Porto, so I can use my own experience to help the team. This is my goal in the preseason, and I want to continue to maintain it. I play football at a club like Porto and I’m under the pressure of having to win, which makes me used to it all, and I want to turn the pressure into motivation. Juventus is also used to winning and aims to win every season. Past experience has helped me and I want to give it all here.

In the first round of Serie A this weekend, Juventus will face Parma at home

This game will be very difficult because we know that the competition in the Serie A is very fierce and there is no easy game. This week we are ready to understand the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents, and our goal is to win, which is what we are in all competitions. The preseason was very positive, we felt confident that we were ready for Sunday’s game and we hope to give a positive response.

Have you ever had any contact with your compatriot Cancelo? He has also played for Juventus

Cancelo is my role model, and the things we do on the court are very similar. I admire him very much, he gave me some good advice, and we have a good relationship. But we haven't talked about my transfer, but I believe he's happy about it, and he still inspires me now.

What aspects of the Serie A are most attractive to you?

I have studied Serie A, I have seen some Juventus games, so I know both clubs and leagues well. All I can do is to work hard to continue to improve in all aspects of body, tactics, etc., and I want to continue to move forward.

What do you think of Alberto Costa who left the team?

Alberto has great potential and I really wish him all the best. Now he will also be under great pressure to win, and I hope he can do a good job. He is definitely a candidate for the Portuguese national team, and I want to do my best to return to the national team. compete? This is a good competition.

How can you help Juventus in terms of offense?

possession is one of my strengths and can create opportunities when I have the ball under my feet. I also want to continue to improve and improve my weaknesses. I have to keep improving every day, which is also the goal of the team.

Coach Tudor gave you any advice?

I have to work hard to enhance my strengths. However, in a highly competitive league like Serie A, I must improve my defense, and I work hard on this every day.

Serie A has been able to develop top defenders

, which is a very big challenge. Juventus has a tradition of great players in defense, and my goal is to improve on defense, and I think Juventus is the best place to improve on this. The staff and coaches are working with me for this and I think it will be a great season for all of us.

Which players do you have a good relationship with in the locker room?

Apparently Koksen gave me a lot of help because we had played in Porto together. But all my teammates welcomed me very much, and I have a good relationship with everyone. I have a good relationship on and off the court, because it is important to improve mutual understanding between teammates. We are ready for the start of the new season.