On September 17 at 9:45 a.m. CEST, Manchester City officially released the first part of an exclusive interview with Hugo Viana. In this segment, he discussed the signings of Ndiaye, Buadi, and Alan, as well as his expectations for these players.

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This interview came right after Manchester City's victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. In that match, Ndiaye came on as a substitute in the second half and delivered an impressive 45-minute performance. During preseason, Maresca played on the wing and mentioned he likes physically strong wingers for one-on-one situations. Does Ndiaye fit these requirements?

Yes, he's a versatile player who can play as a left winger, right winger, or number 10. In some matches, he can also play as a false nine. He enjoys one-on-one duels and tactically possesses all the qualities needed for a Manchester City player at this level. His professionalism and competitive spirit are beyond reproach.

Everyone clearly saw his performance in the second half against Manchester United. He was a key player for Everton last season and has maintained consistent performances at the start of this season. As I mentioned before, we believe he can continue to support the team across three to four positions in the coming years.

As you pointed out, he has excellent technical ability and tireless work rate. This is a characteristic he demonstrated while at Everton. He came through the English youth academy, and his career path to the top wasn't a direct rise but rather a climb through hard work. Do you think this experience of fighting his way to the top of football will be reflected in his performances at the club?

Absolutely. The Premier League requires greater physical intensity, which is why it's exciting to watch. Beyond tactical ability, a player's physical stability in pressing is crucial, and we need this type of player. Ndiaye climbed through the lower leagues of English football through discipline and dedication, gradually improving before eventually reaching Manchester City. This demonstrates his strong mental qualities, which are very important at the top level.

What about Buadi? He's already generating excitement among Manchester City fans. It's rare to see such composure in an 18-year-old player. The highlights we've seen show impressive performances. How high do you think his ceiling is?

His potential is very high, and we all believe he will become an important player for Manchester City in the future. We've been monitoring him since last year, and we began discussions with Lille's president even before the World Cup. We identified the number 6 position as a key area to strengthen in this transfer window, and Buadi was always our top target. As a true number 6, he's calm on the ball and has excellent technical quality.

As a football director, when you see such a talented young player at such a young age, the urge to bring him to the club must be strong. Was the decision to sign him truly decisive?

It was from the start. Our discussions with Lille's president went smoothly, and I had the opportunity to speak with him personally. After speaking with him, my desire to bring this quality to the club intensified. So we were delighted when we reached an agreement with Lille. The negotiations weren't easy. During the World Cup, he performed very well for his national team, and his value increased. However, he was personally very keen to join Manchester City and wanted to compete at this level.

There was an interesting moment at that time: Maresca explained that he's only 18 years old and that everyone should take good care of him, then introduced him to the whole team. This is a mutual agreement, isn't it? When players arrive at Manchester City, they need to work hard, but the club also has a responsibility to develop and nurture them. Is this your approach to Buadi's development?

That's right. At the club, we have a professional team that looks after players and their families. Signing a player means we also accept his family. I, Maresca, and the club can confidently say that we have created a professional environment to help players and their families focus on football.

Let's talk about Alan, who we signed from Brazil. English fans aren't very familiar with him yet. What's your assessment of this player for Manchester City supporters who want to see him play?

Alan is a very interesting signing. We were looking for a winger with a different playing style, and Alan is exactly what we wanted. We've been monitoring him for about a year and a half to two years. As you mentioned, he's still young, and moving from the Brazilian league to the Premier League is a big step that will require some adaptation. We'll give him sufficient time.

He can play on the left, right, and also in the middle. We understand that it may take longer for him to adapt to the league. However, the club has a professional team to support him, and we'll be patient. We believe he will be patient too, work hard, and eventually become an important part of the team.

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