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Diogo Jota, of the Wolves, is ready to prove that his family is wrong as he prepares to overthrow Manchester United out of the FA Cup.
Before United's visit to the quarter-finals on Saturday, the striker admits his uncle and many others doubted his departure for the Wolves.
He had joined Atletico Madrid, initially on loan, last season, before making a permanent exchange of about 12 million pounds sterling and badisting the Nuno Espirito Santo club in win the title of champion of Sky Bet.
But after swapping Madrid against Molineux, the 22-year-old revealed that even his own family was questioning him.
He said: "In Portugal, many people have criticized me – and Ruben (Neves). They said, "You're going from a Champions League club to a lower division in another country, are you crazy?"
"I said," No, I believe in the project and, if all goes well, as I hope, next season, you have the reason. "
"Fortunately, everything went well and we are here, and everyone understands now. Ruben and I have improved as players and no one doubts our qualities. "
When asked where the skepticism came from, Jota added, "The public and newspapers, but I also have family. Do not criticize me, but ask, "Why are you doing this?" I explained my thoughts at the time.
"Everything went well, so they are happy. My father always supported me, as did the rest of my family, but my uncle tried to say, "Why are you doing this?" It's part of the game. "
Father Joaquin and Uncle Ricardo will be in Molineux on Saturday, while the Wolves are aiming for the semifinals for the first time since 1998.
Jota has scored six goals this season, all in his last 13 games, helping the Wolves to seventh in the Premier League.
And he is ready to channel Manchester United favorite Cristiano Ronaldo to provoke a shock, with Juventus waiting.
He added: "Ronaldo is a reference, not just for me, but for everyone, because it's a goal machine. We have to watch it to learn something. He is Portuguese, so he was already a reference. "
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