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Sometimes loved, sometimes cursed. Rodrigo Pimpão draws different feelings, but he is undeniably very identified with Botafogo. The 2019 season will be his fifth for the club, whose match expires in December. Do you go out earlier? Do you want to ratify your star in international matches and go in search of the South American Cup?
These, as well as other answers concerning the goals, were answered by Pimpão in an exclusive interview given to LANCE !. At 31, the striker did not hide his proposal and fondness for Botafogo, in addition to stressing how much he hopes to "increasingly mark the name of Glorioso's history" .
– I hope to win more titles with the Botafogo jersey. I also have personal goals, which I always keep under lock and key. As for the proposals, they arrive yesterday (Sunday) even received a call to play outside the country … of the United Arab Emirates once again. But in the beginning, my will is to stay and to mark my name in the history of Botafogo, a club that I have of affection and admiration and that deserves a title that does not. has not been celebrated for a long time, namely the Brazilian –
For this, he will first of all have to win the competition with Erik and badume the status of leader in front of a young and lean cast, in which Pimpão is the longest, with 163 games. He talked about it and more.
BATE-BOLA WITH RODRIGO PIMPÃO
Do you have an increased responsibility, or even the departure of other references of the group?
to tell them also that they can reach a mark like this, can wear the jersey of a big club for several games. But it depends a lot on them, on the will and the conscience outside the fields, with enough food, rest. I am happy to be the player who has most often worn the Botafogo shirt in the cast. And I hope to wear it a lot more.
Your contract lasts only until December of this year. Have there been any talks to renew?
Today, Botafogo has other priorities, younger players … I want to stay, extend the contract. I hope this happens. We are still waiting for some details during the first conversation, but I want to stay and, for the moment, I am focusing on Carioca so that everything goes naturally.
Why stay?
The year 2018 has been a long period of training for me. we were champions of Rio de Janeiro, but at the same time we were eliminated early in the Brazil Cup. We also had other frustrations, such as the fall of South America at home and the risk incurred at the end of Brazil. Nothing better than, in 2019, to correct these mistakes, that I had not just like all the cast, to play another South American, a different competition, even if it does not reach the level Libertadores, but it 's an international tournament, and I like these games a lot. Important for the career and the club. I identify myself a lot with Botafogo since the first pbad (2015). The club has welcomed me and embraced me.
And how are the preparations for this pre-season going?
The technical committee was very careful with all players, the physical part, resulting in training in two periods. The ball work is also important so that we can know the new teammates
and know their style. It was good for us to quickly understand what Zé Ricardo wants this year: a compact team, who has a good ball and who scores more goals and fewer goals than in 2018. More we will badimilate early the better.
You have already proven to have played in international games. Do you believe that Botafogo can go further in South America this year?
We have seen that the year already begins with decisions. That can be summed up in February, the first weekend has the definition of the finalists of
Carioca (Guanabara Cup), already the first Wednesday of February, the first match of South America here and the week-end next end. , the semifinal of the Guanabara Cup. In the other week, the Brazil Cup has already been taken, which is a decision, just a match. Shortly after, the end of the round. Everything starts at the beginning of February, you have to be very careful, see the schedule … The sequence can weigh, but we are ready. About Defensa y Justicia, our first South American opponent, we spoke to Carli, who is part of their team and sent us information.
And the importance of Zé Ricardo after the Carioca?
It has the basis of work, which already comes from the middle of 2018 to here. We know how important it is, even when it comes to treating athletes. Always play short, call the players for an individual conversation, which will leave, always alerting the improvements to be made. The group already understands what it is. If Ze does not stay, it changes a lot. Come a new coach, new ideas … Last year, we saw that many problems arose because of this. There were a lot of coaches. No matter how much base remains, there are several changes, each one has a different style. (19659012) Pimpão, with 8 goals, is Botafogo's top international scorer alongside Sinval (the best player in the world). Photo: Delmiro Junior / Premium Photo)
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