"Werders Offensive Football Is Just Up My Street"

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Tuesday, 23.05.2006 / 08:48

Since Saturday it's all clear!! Werder Bremen have secured the services of Brazilian international Diego for the coming season.

Since Saturday it's all clear!! Werder Bremen have secured the services of Brazilian international Diego for the coming season. Shortly after the 21 year old signed a four year contract he spoke to WERDER.de about his goals with the German club.

 

Werder.de: Diego, what does signing for Werder Bremen mean to you?

Diego: I'm really looking forward to playing for Werder and am happy about being able to play football again having not had many opportunities for Porto lately. I'm really looking forward to getting to know my new colleagues and the ecstatic fans. I'm already pumped up for the new season.

 

Why were you no longer happy in Porto?

Diego:

I always felt very happy at Porto and was looked after by the club and the fans. Unfortunately the trainer changed his tactical plans and changed around the midfield so as there was no position left for a playmaker. I felt I was no longer in the reckoning.

 

Why did you opt for Werder?

Diego: Werder have been interested in me for some time. Then Jürgen Born and Klaus Allofs explained the Werder concept and the plans for the future. That was very interesting and really convinced me. Aside from taht I wanted to play at a top European club. At Werder I have that chance.

 

Did you have offers from other clubs?

Diego: I had a few - from Italy, Spain and England but I'm sure you can understand that I can't name the clubs.

 

What do you know about Werder so far?

Diego: I've watched quite a few Werder games on television and know that the stadium is almost always sold out and that the fans are fantastic. Werder play great attacking football and have brilliant strikers. The games really impressed me. What I've seen in my short time of the city, stadium and infrastructure really gave me a positive impression.

 

Your father was in the Weser Stadium as Werder beat Panathinaikos Athens 5:1 in the Champions League. What did he tell you about his visit?

Diego: He just had good things to say. He told me about the great football that Werder play and that their offensive football would really suit my style of play. He also got the impression that the bosses and players at the club had a very close relationship - that Werder are a big family.

 

How would you describe your football philosophy?

Diego: It's difficult to describe your own style. Many say I'm a classic playmaker. One thing is clear and that is that I'll wear the Werder shirt with pride, play passionately and give my all to bring my abilities to the club and help them move on.

 

What are your plans with Werder?

Diego: I want to play for the German championship title and win it. That is definately possible with this great team and surroundings. We also want to cause a stir in the Champions League.

 

Are you sad about not having been selected for the up-coming World Cup?

Diego: Of course it's very disapponting not to be nominated. The World Cup was a great goal for me which I haven't achieved. I've played in the national side since Under 16 level. I'm still young though and hope that I can play my way back into the Selecao with top performances for Werder.

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