Neto's interview in 10 phrases
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Neto arrived at Barça after playing for Paranens (2002-2011), Fiorentina (2011-2015), Juventus (2015-2017) and Valencia (2017-2019). His height, almost two metres, combined with his agility, makes Neto a goalkeeper who fills the goal. He's great in the air and is difficult to overcome on the goal line, virtues that make him a quality reinforcement.
Football beginnings
"I was very clear about the fact that I wanted to be not just a football player, but a goalkeeper. I wasn't going to go running from one side to the other on the pitch: I wanted to save the team by stopping goals. My father was also a goalkeeper and was my great inspiration."
Moving to Europe
"It was a dream to be able to play in Europe. I was 20 years old and I'd started to get into the Brazilian team. I didn't want to miss the first opportunity that was presented to me because I didn't know if I would get another one."
Fiorentina and Serie A
"It was a very tactical football game in Italy, where you needed to read the matches very well. Compared to Brazil's game, it was much faster and I had to change my style of play to adapt to it."
Silver at the 2012 Olympic Games
"Few have had the privilege of winning an Olympic medal. It was a pity not to win the final, but it will always be a source of pride to be able to explain that feeling to my daughter."
Signing for Juventus
"I was 25 years old, I had completed three very good seasons in Fiorentina and I felt I needed to make a change. I experienced two very intense years where I learned a lot, especially with Buffon. He always transmitted security and incredible leadership."
A starter at Valencia
"I always wanted to play in La Liga. I worked hard in those two seasons and we were able to return Valencia to the Champions League."
Wearing the Barça shirt
"I feel very proud to have this opportunity. I think I'm in my best time as a person and as a professional. I have always dreamed of playing at a club like Barça. Opportunities come when we least expect it, but when we are most prepared."
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First memories of Barça
"I started to watch Barça at the time of Ronaldo and Rivaldo. I still remember it as if it were yesterday, watching Ronaldo's famous goal [against Compostela] at my grandmother's house."
Being Barça's goalkeeper
"It's a style where you have to participate much more. The goalkeeper is always watched with a magnifying glass, but I am very prepared. Being able to play with Ter Stegen will make me much better. Playing against Barça is always unpredictable and doing so next to Messi will be a lot easier."
Objectives for this season
"I always like to go home every day with the feeling of having taken another step. As a team, I want us to compete at the highest level for all the titles. I consider myself a winner and I don't like losing."
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