Luiz Adriano says ‘to be very happy’ on his return to Colorado

The good Son returns home. Striker Luiz Adriano was presented by Inter, this Tuesday. An essential character in winning the Club World Cup in 2006, the player is extremely identified with the club and has in his father a folkloric character as the great “dryer” of the biggest rival. Luiz signed a contract until June 2024 with Colorado and will have monthly earnings of BRL 250,000 with bonuses for goals achieved.

In a press conference, the 35-year-old striker spoke about his expectations for the season and the feeling of returning to Colorado. “It’s been very exciting to be here with my family. I don’t even have words. I’m experiencing this again with Inter. I’m very happy to be here and with the support of my family, which is super important”.

Luiz showed tranquility and also commented on what the fans can expect from his football. “The fans can expect a lot of dedication from me, a lot of work and a lot of delivery. Wherever I’ve been, I’ve done that. I’ve worked hard to achieve everything I’ve achieved in football. So that’s what I can deliver to Colorado fans.”

When asked about his recent passage through Turkish football, Luiz Adriano said he did well at Antalyaspor and that he feels ready to play. “My time in Turkey was very good, despite playing in a different role, as the number 10. I had been playing every game, so I feel very good physically”.

In the sequence, the center forward said that he can still play as a midfielder, but that he returned to Inter to play as a center forward. “We haven’t had that conversation yet. I came to play in my position. But if one day there’s a need, talk and work, I think everything fits together”.

Finally, Luiz was asked about his ambition in Colorado. “I have to be at club level. That’s my everyday ambition, to give my best and work as hard as I can with my teammates to pursue the objectives that the club has.”

In preparation for Grenal, coach Mano Menezes carried out a pass and marking training session this Tuesday. The group will have all week to adjust the strategy to face the rival on Sunday.