Having become the most expensive player in the history of Olympique de Marseille, Igor Paixao marked the spirits on Tuesday, scoring a double against Ajax Amsterdam. And the Brazilian sees things big for the future.
Igor Paixao did not wait to put on the jersey of Olympique de Marseille to enter the history of the Marseille club. By paying no less than 35 million euros to convince the PSV Enindhoven to let go, the Olympian leaders have indeed made the young Brazilian striker the most expensive player in the history of the club.
The expectations around the native of Macapa are necessarily large, but the Marseille public had to take his pain in patience. Igor Peaceao arrived injured in Marseille and his first outings, against Real Madrid or against PSG, had not been very convincing. But, Tuesday, for his first European match at the Vélodrome, the young striker struck (very) strong, scoring a double in just twelve minutes.
The hero of the evening had a smile after the meeting. “I am happy with my game, I scored two goals. It is very important for me and for my confidence,
he said in front of the microphones. I had a four -month injury, so I am very happy with this opportunity and the team. We have played a good football today and scoring my first two goals here at the Vélodrome is something special. »»
“I want to mark the story here in Marseille”
And Igor Peaceao now sees big for the future.
“I really liked being here. It’s a magnificent evening, the atmosphere in the club is also super pleasant. I am very happy and I want to mark the story here in Marseille, he said.
The Brazilian can count on the support of its leaders.
“When I look at the transfer window and the prices of the wingers who moved this summer … it is in the prices. He is a player who proved in the Champions League, who was best player in his championship last year, said Medhi Benatia, the Sports Director of Heaven and White. We took it injured so we knew. We were almost two months behind him. He is one of the players we pointed out from the start with Pablo (Longoria) and the coach, we made the efforts it was needed. I am very happy for him. It’s a little one who is always smiling, very hard -working. He really wanted to come to Marseille, as well as his family. Signing a double in the Champions League, to adapt and for confidence is magnificent. »»
