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Following negotiations with Inter Miami in the United States, Bahia has yet to sign a major contract to replace midfielder Gregor. The club will place young Tricolor fans on the grounds to place bets on the young Patrick to capture the area of the former statue. As the birthday boy celebrates his 21st birthday, the athlete was selected for the press conference this Tuesday (2), the day the lead cast reintroduced themselves. He said he was ready to replace the former shirt 28.
“I believe that, I worked for it. I think Gregor, to me, is an idol. I know fans also take it. I learned a lot from him, not only him, but more experienced people, Lucas. [Fonseca], Gilberto, they are helping me with this experience, they are giving me mental peace. They help me a lot. As he said, he met other people while they were here. And I hope that, when I get more experience in the club, I can pass it on to whoever is coming. I think it’s fundamental “, he said.
Patrick was one of the highlights of the team, under the command of coach Dedo Cavallanti, in the final stretch of the Brazil Championship 2020. A good performance helped the Tricolor evade the charge and, moreover, still win the last place in the next Brazil Cup South American version.
“I worked for these opportunities and they came at a time when we were not doing well in the championship. My contribution was significant. The group has accepted the offer to score even lower in Atletico-MG and other sports. I have Looks. He said that the style of the game suited us, we did very well and that was important.
After resting for a few days, the main squad returned to the stop, preparing for the game against Botafogo-PB, next Sunday (7), at 18h15, at the Pitutua Stadium, for the second round of the Northeast Cup. Some players have not renewed their contracts (Read more here) And fullback Zeka, in addition to goalkeeper Anderson, in the cases of defender Ernando, midfielders Elton and Ronaldo, and striker Fesin, who left the club before Brasileiro’s closure. The only one who did not appear in CT Ivaristo de Massido, but the one who will be on the tricolor, is striker Rossi. With the support of the club, the player is resolving special issues.
With the transition team, Bahia made her debut in the “Lampians League” away from home, 3 to 2, with a win over Salgiro. With the result, the Steel Squad leads the Group A leaderboard with three points. Coming off a tie in the first game, Botafogo-PB has a point in bracket B’s sixth position.