Gonçalo Ramos: Leao has the ability to score goals; it would feel very strange if Ronaldo retires

AC Milan's new player Gonçalo Ramos attended a fan meeting at the club's official flagship store and subsequently gave an interview to the assembled media. This article is the second part of that interview.

Welcome to AC Milan. You just mentioned that Ibrahimovic is your idol. Have you had a chance to speak with him about that since arriving? Also, my second question is: in your opinion, do you think your national team teammate Rafael Leao has a chance to win the Ballon d'Or in the future?

No, I haven't had the chance to speak with Ibrahimovic yet. To be honest, I haven't even had the opportunity to meet him in person; we haven't been able to get to know each other directly.

Regarding your question about Leao, my answer is yes, he absolutely has the ability to win the Ballon d'Or. Leao plays for one of the top clubs in the world, his performances on the pitch are outstanding, and he's also received Man of the Match awards in the Europa League and Champions League. There's no doubt that he will be one of the main candidates for the Ballon d'Or in the future. I really hope he can win this great award because he's one of my close friends.

Gonçalo, you've undoubtedly scored many goals throughout your career, but we also saw that in the previous match against Manchester United, you provided two beautiful assists. Do you also hope to contribute more assists in addition to goals during your time at AC Milan this season?

Yes, of course, I also very much want to provide assists for my teammates. Those who truly understand my playing style know well that I'm fully capable of playing in a team-oriented way. I can not only shoot but also contribute to the overall tactics through clever passes and assists. Therefore, I very much hope to help the team not just with goals but also with assists.

I believe that every tactical detail and team coordination on the pitch is very important, and it also depends on tactical training and the specific game situation. I can't blindly choose to shoot every time I get the ball, but equally, I can't choose to pass in every situation. We'll make the most sensible choice based on the actual situation on the pitch, and everyone will see it in the matches.

Gonçalo, I'd like to ask a question off-topic: what's your opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo potentially choosing to end his brilliant career next season?

It's hard to believe, even difficult to accept, that he might retire next season. He's maintained his peak performance for such a long time. I think he's present in the minds of every modern football fan. Personally, throughout my entire development as a player, I don't know what football would be like without Cristiano, so if that day truly comes, it would feel very, very strange. However, I think this is a reality that everyone must face sooner or later, because age and time don't lie. We all know that one day he will choose to hang up his boots, and based on previous statements, that moment might indeed come next season.

Hello Gonçalo, are you aware that you're now AC Milan's most expensive transfer in history? Does this high transfer fee bring you a sense of greater responsibility, or does it put more pressure on you?

At least right now, I don't feel additional pressure because of the transfer fee. What I feel primarily is the pressure of playing in AC Milan's red and black shirt itself, and the great responsibility and expectations we carry as AC Milan players to win every match. So I don't think there's any heavier or more fundamental pressure in professional football than "having to win every match." I aspire to be a significant and important player here, and I want to do my best to help the team. The club recruited me at a high cost precisely to entrust this responsibility to me. I'm here now, and I'm ready to face all difficulties and challenges.

Head Coach Rúben Amorim advocates a very aggressive attacking tactical approach, and he has firmly regarded you as his first choice for striker from the start. How significant are these two factors in your final decision to join AC Milan?

Yes, both points are very important to me. In modern football, a coach's tactical philosophy and level of confidence in you are crucial for a player. After all, ultimately, the coach decides who plays and what style of football is played on the pitch.

Personally, I very much want to play for a team that values attacking and aims for absolute initiative and dominance on the pitch, and this is precisely the coaching philosophy that our coach Amorim pursues. Therefore, this is a very critical, even decisive, factor for me. When I learned about this situation, I felt very happy and pleased.

Welcome, Gonçalo. You scored your first goal after joining in the match against Manchester United. How did you feel at that moment? Data shows that you always maintain a very sharp goal-scoring instinct...

Yes, that feeling was incredible. Although it was my first goal, strictly speaking, it didn't feel like a true debut goal, because after all it wasn't an official match. Precisely for this reason, I'm now even more eager to score in official Serie A matches, the Europa League, and the Coppa Italia. Only by putting the ball in the net in those official matches can I truly experience the unmatched and most authentic sense of achievement from scoring a goal.

Gonçalo, I'd also like to ask you a question. For the more talented young players on our team like Francesco Camarda, what kind of experience do you think you can share with them in your daily interactions?

I think I can teach him many useful things, but at the same time, I can also learn a lot from him, because we're very different players, each with our own distinct technical characteristics and strengths. However, compared to him, I'm somewhat older and have more playing experience, so I can give him some practical advice about handling game details, reading the pitch, and my previous experience winning titles and developing a winning mentality. Therefore, sharing these memorable moments with younger players, guiding them, and also learning from one another while making progress together is something wonderful.

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