On September 17 Beijing time (CEST) early morning, Manchester City officially released the first part of an exclusive interview with Ruben Amorim. In this part, he discussed the club's acquisitions of Ndiaye, Amorim and Álvarez, as well as his expectations for these players.

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This interview took place right after we beat Manchester United at Old Trafford, where Ndiaye came on as a substitute in the second half and delivered an impressive 45-minute performance. Maresca said during pre-season that he likes wingers who operate wide and are very aggressive in one-on-one situations. Does Ndiaye fit those requirements perfectly?

Yes, he's a versatile player who can play left winger, right winger or even number 10, and in some matches he can even play as a false nine. He loves to challenge opponents in one-on-one situations. Technically, he completely possesses the qualities required of a Manchester City player at this level, and his professionalism and mentality are also impeccable.

His performance in the second half against Manchester United was evident to everyone. Last season he was already a key player for Everton, and he's also been consistently performing well at the start of this season. As I've said, we believe that in the coming years he will be able to continue contributing to the team across three or four positions.

As you described, he possesses excellent ball control skills and is willing to run tirelessly. This is also a trait he demonstrated during his time at Everton. He came through the English youth system, and his career wasn't a straight path to the top. He worked hard to reach the highest level. Do you think this experience of fighting his way to the top will be reflected in his playing style with us?

Yes, the Premier League is more physically demanding, which is why it's so interesting to watch. Beyond technical ability, a player's physical resilience is crucial, and we need this type of player. Ndiaye came up through the lower divisions of English football, and through discipline and dedication he ultimately reached Manchester City, which demonstrates his strong mental qualities—very important at the highest level.

What about Amorim? He's really excited Manchester City fans. It's rare to see an 18-year-old player with such a calm and composed playing style. From the clips we've seen, his performances are impressive. How high do you think his ceiling is?

His ceiling is extremely high. We all believe he will become a very important player for Manchester City in the future. We've been tracking him for the past year, and we already began discussions with the Lille president before the World Cup. We anticipated that the holding midfield position would be a key area to strengthen in this transfer window, and Amorim was always our primary target. As a pure holding midfielder, he's calm on the ball, and we also learned that his character is excellent.

I imagine as a sporting director, when you see a player with such talent at such a young age, you really want to bring him to the club. You were determined to get him and absolutely wanted to sign him?

That was the case from the start. Our negotiations with the Lille president went smoothly, and we also had the opportunity to speak with him in person. After communicating with him, you want even more to bring this quality into the team. So when we reached an agreement with Lille, we were very happy. The negotiations weren't easy; he performed brilliantly for his national team during the World Cup, and his value increased significantly. But he himself was very keen to join Manchester City and wanted to compete on this platform.

Then came a touching moment: Maresca introduced him to the entire team, saying he was only 18 and everyone should look after him. That's a two-way street, isn't it? Players joining Manchester City certainly need to work hard in training, but the club also has a responsibility to nurture and develop him. That's our approach to Amorim's development, isn't it?

Exactly. The club has professional teams that look after players and their families. Signing a player also means welcoming the family behind him. I can confidently say that I, Maresca and the club are equipped with professionals to create a good environment for players and their families so they can focus on football.

Let's talk about Álvarez, signed from Brazil. English fans are relatively unfamiliar with him. How would you describe this player to Manchester City fans who are eager to see him play?

Álvarez is a very interesting signing. At the time we were looking for a winger of a different profile, and Álvarez was exactly what we wanted. We've been tracking him for about a year and a half to two years. As you said, he's still young, and the move from the Brazilian league to the Premier League is a big step that requires adaptation. We'll give him sufficient time.

He can play on the left, right or in the center. We understand that he may need a longer period to adapt to the league, but the club has a professional team that will support him. We'll be patient, and we believe he will also remain patient, work hard in training and grow into an important member of the team.

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