Vasco renews contact with Vasco after having a "golden chance": "Nobody surpasses" – Sports

Marcão is 29 years old, including more than ten years as a professional, and has never played in Serie A in Brasileirão. Little known in the national scenario, Santa Catarina went through smaller clubs such as Joinville, Guarani-SC, CRAC and América-RJ until his arrival at Portuguesa-RJ, where he distinguished himself at Carioca last year. The good performances attracted the interest of Vasco, who received salaries, performed medical examinations and … abandoned the contraction at the time of signing. Today, at the Guanabara Cup, Moça Bonita, the defender of Lusa reencontra the club that made him dream six months ago.

– I told my wife: "There are things going on at the right time and when God allows it". I am happy to have my name linked here. When I took it and learned that everything was not going well, it was very difficult. But I have no regrets. Having bargaining already is a prestige, a sign that my work has been recognized – says Marcão to the LANCE !, who intends to act with the seriousness of always.

– I have nothing to do except what I did. I have to play for my team, I can not think of myself. A player does not win the championship.

At the time, still without Leandro Castan, the Vasco lived a reformulation in the distribution after the exit of the technician Zé Ricardo and the leader Paulo Pelaipe. In their place, they entered Jorginho and PC Gusmão, respectively, and a few months later, Alexander Faria. Not only the changes within the board, but the political crisis in the club was a tumultuous environment. The defender denies that it has influenced, but admits the frustration of having lost a "golden chance"

– I do not see any disorganization, it happens. I am a human being, of course I made sense of it. My family had already heard the news. Apart from that, unfortunately, if it did not happen, it's because it was not supposed to happen. We know that if it is a big team, the refusal of the fans to see a player of lesser known brand and other teams engage stars will be rejected. It happens every day. They just do not understand that besides being an athlete, we are human beings. No one succeeds in a golden opportunity to pbad in front of his life that can change his family. But as for that, I do not have any sorrow, I do not see any disorganization. I am really happy to have been connected to the club. But the work that follows. We are in 2019. Who knows, new possibilities appear.

Did you have the opportunity to speak to a board member after what happened?
– I had to talk to the management of PC Gusmão. You do not have to be remorseful. It's eleven years of balloon, we know that the contract is only valid after signature. I am happy to have almost signed. If it was not closed as it should be, it was because the moment was badly chosen. Shortly after, I was able to participate in Serie B of Avaí. There was not one thing and God allowed me another one.

And you still expect to play for Vasco or a big club?
– Absolutely. I work everyday, focused, aiming for that. To be able to play a series A, an international championship. I must first live my reality, which is Carioca. We have been dreaming since our childhood. Who does not dream of wearing a great club shirt? It would be rewarding. While I play, I can always do my best and one day the doors open. It is the goal, I will harvest what I plant.

This beginning of the season can be remarkable in the event of a victory against Vasco …
– It is a beginning of the year with surprises because I had prepared it to be able to play great things. We are still not up to our standard, even for lack of physical fitness, lack of integration in a short time of work … We are a little limited. The carioca is for us the world cup. We had not been good in the first few games, but we played well against Fluminense. Let's get the best result.

Carioca is an excellent showcase for you, is not it?
– We know that there are great players in every team. For us, this represents an excellent opportunity for all players. We aspire to always look for more, but of course, think of the good of the Portuguese. It's a great opportunity to take a bigger step in the race.

Last year, you managed to cancel the Riascos and ensure Portugal's victory against Vasco. Have you studied the attackers this year? Maxi will not play …
– That, I did not cancel it. It was a great match, a very good duel against him. I will be very sincere, because all of us, who are in Vasco's cast, need a lot of attention. These are quality players. Marrony, Ribamar …