Striker Ângelo Gabriel is moved by Neymar’s visit to Vila Belmiro

Despite the 0-0 draw between Santos and Audax Italiano, in a match valid for the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana, last Thursday (20) was the best day of the life of striker Ângelo Gabriel, 18 years old. .

On the occasion, the number 11 of Peixe had the opportunity to meet the football star, Neymar Jr., who was in Vila Belmiro to follow the duel. The Santos idol took advantage of the visit to greet the Alvinegro Praiano players in the locker room.

“Gee, he knew my name. Didn’t even know that. He arrived in the locker room and I had my back turned… I greeted him, I started to cry”, said Angelo in an interview after the match. “Then, at the very end, I still hadn’t taken a picture with him, because I hadn’t been able to talk to him, I just started crying and shaking, he said: “wow, where’s Ângelo”. Then the guys want to kill me. Without a doubt it was the best day of my life. For me he is the best in the world, my reference. It would be an honor to play with him, I hope he comes back soon.”

Ângelo has always made clear his admiration for Neymar, the former Santos number 11. Therefore, it is common to find publications about the star on the young striker’s social networks. After the long-awaited meeting, he still used the Instagram to record the moment.

“Anyone who knows me knows how much I dreamed of this meeting and the importance this guy has in my life. I grew up watching the incredible moves and the daring way of playing that made me love football more and more and have you as my biggest idol and reference on the field. Being able to meet you today in person, wearing the shirt you wore, is without a doubt the best day of my life!“, he wrote.

_{Ângelo Gabriel meets the idol Neymar (Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram)}

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Wearing the shirt of Peixe, Ângelo has already played 111 games and scored three times. None of the points, however, were scored at home, in Vila Belmiro.

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“I have grown, evolved. Head is in place. Just thinking about playing football because I love it. I don’t feel pressured to score the first goal (in Vila Belmiro)”, he said. “Of course I feel uncomfortable. I’m a striker, I have to score goals. But it is to keep working and evolving, with your head in place”.

Currently, coach Odair Hellmann works with the striker to improve finishing and score goals.

Neymar at Vila Belmiro

Neymar’s presence at Alvinegro Praiano’s home is part of the player’s rapprochement with the club. He and his family were decisive in the negotiations to close the master sponsorship deal with Blaze, the online bookmaker that will replace Pixbet.

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The new contract is valid for two years and will earn the club R$ 45 million.

Featured Photo: Reproduction/Instagram