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

Related Links:

【Viana: We are very satisfied with the summer window results; we are confident Maresca can achieve great results】

【Viana: I am confident that Enzo, Anderson, and Bouadi can reach the level of Rodri and Bernardo Silva】

This interview took place right after we defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford, where Ndiaye came on as a substitute in the second half and delivered an impressive 45-minute performance. Maresca mentioned during preseason that he likes wingers who stay wide and are very aggressive in one-on-one situations. Does Ndiaye meet these requirements?

Yes, he is a versatile player who can play as a left winger, right winger, or even as a number 10, and in some matches, he can also play as a false nine. He enjoys taking on opponents in one-on-one situations, and from a technical standpoint, he fully possesses the qualities we look for in Manchester City players at this level. His professionalism and mentality in matches are also excellent.

Ndiaye's second-half performance against Manchester United was clear for everyone to see. He was a key player for Everton last season, and he has also performed consistently well at the start of this season. As I just mentioned, we are confident that in the coming years, he will continue to contribute to the team in three to four different positions.

As you describe, he has excellent technical ability and a willingness to run tirelessly, which are characteristics he also demonstrated during his time at Everton. He came through the English football academy system, and his career has not been a straightforward path to the top; he has fought his way to the highest level. In your view, will this experience of fighting his way to the top of football be reflected in his style of play within the team?

Yes, the Premier League is more physically demanding, which is why it is such a joy to watch. Beyond technical ability, a player's physical resilience in tackles is crucial, and we need players like that. Ndiaye has fought his way up from the lower levels of English football, and through discipline and hard work, he has finally arrived at Manchester City, which demonstrates his strong mental attributes—something that is crucial in a top league.

What about Bouadi? He has Manchester City fans very excited. It's rare to see an 18-year-old player with such a calm and composed playing style. In the footage we have seen, his performance is very impressive. How high do you rate his potential?

His potential is very high, and we all believe he will become a very important player for Manchester City in the future. We have been monitoring him for the past year, and we began communicating with the Lille president before the World Cup started. We anticipated that the number six position would be a key area to strengthen in this transfer window, and Bouadi has always been our primary target. As a pure defensive midfielder, he is calm when in possession, and we also understand that he has an excellent character.

I imagine as a Football Director, when you see a player with such quality at such a young age, you must be very keen to bring him to the club. Were you determined to get him and simply wanted to recruit him?

That was the intention from the start. Our negotiations with the Lille president went smoothly, and we also had the opportunity to speak directly with him. After communicating with him, you become even more enthusiastic about bringing those qualities into the team. So when we reached an agreement with Lille, we were very pleased. The negotiations were not easy; he performed brilliantly for his national team during the World Cup, and his value increased. However, he himself was very keen to join Manchester City and wanted to compete at this level.

There was a very touching moment when Maresca introduced him to the entire team, saying that he is only 18 years old and everyone should look after him. This is a two-way relationship, isn't it? While players who join Manchester City must train hard, the club also has a responsibility to develop and nurture them. This is our approach to developing Bouadi, isn't it?

Exactly right. The club has a professional team to support our players and their families. Recruiting a player also means embracing the family behind him. I can say with confidence that I, Maresca, and the club are all equipped with professionals to create a good environment for our players and their families, allowing them to focus on football.

Let's talk about Allan, who was recruited from Brazil. English fans are relatively unfamiliar with him. What is your assessment of this player for Manchester City fans who are very eager to see him play?

Allan is a very exciting signing. We were looking for a winger with a different style, and Allan is exactly the right player we wanted. We have been monitoring him for one and a half to two years. As you said, he is still young, and moving from the Brazilian league to the Premier League is a big step that requires adaptation. We will give him sufficient time.

He can play on the left, on the right, and also operate centrally. We are aware that he may need more time to adapt to the league, but the club has a professional team to support him. We will be patient, and we are confident that he will also remain patient, work hard, and grow into an important member of the team.

Diterjemahkan oleh AI.

Situs web AF kini hadir! Lihat berita lengkap, komentar, detail pertandingan, dan statistik di komputer Anda. Kunjungi: www.allfootballapp.com