Hamburger SV star Fábio Vieira recently gave an exclusive interview to Sky Sport Germany, stating that Hamburger SV is the right place for him.

Sky Sport: When people watch you train, they notice you're always smiling. You look very happy. Is this the right time and place for you at Hamburger SV?

Vieira: Of course. I feel amazing here, and I think everyone can see that. This summer wasn't easy for me. For a long time, I didn't know what my next step would be. As everyone knows, I only had one year left on my Arsenal contract. In the end, I chose Hamburger SV. I was here last season, enjoyed every moment, and realized: this is the best place for me.

Sky Sport: Do you remember the moment when you were certain: I'm going back to Hamburger SV? Was there also a sense of relief at that point?

Vieira: Yes. Especially the last two or three days were very tense. I was a bit anxious because I didn't know if everything would go smoothly. But in the end, everything worked out. Now I'm here, and I'm very happy about it.

Sky Sport: During the transfer window, did you ever think the deal with Hamburger SV might fall through?

Vieira: Anything can happen in the transfer market. As a player and as a person, of course you get nervous at some point because you don't know what will happen next. But I had great trust in my agent and the club. In the end, everything worked out.

Sky Sport: You were very keen to return to Hamburger SV. What makes this club so special to you?

Vieira: Almost everything I experienced last season. The club, the people who work here, the stadium, the fans. Whether we play at home or away, they always support us. I'm very happy here. I can feel that the people at the club and the fans love me. When you're in a place where you can feel emotions like that, it gives you so much and also gives you confidence.

Sky Sport: Coach Polzin was also one of the people who really wanted to bring you back to Hamburger SV. You stayed in touch throughout the summer. How did your communication go?

Vieira: At first, he mainly told me: "Enjoy your vacation. Spend more time with your family. You can think about your next step later." At the same time, he also made it clear to me: "You know we want you to stay here." After that, we basically contacted each other every week and exchanged updates on how things were developing. Eventually, we got back together.

Sky Sport: Klaus-Costa also flew to London to meet with you and Arsenal. How important was he in this transfer?

Vieira: Very important. Klaus had a big impact. He came to London, we met there, and we talked about everything openly. We discussed how to find the best way for me to join Hamburger SV. After that, it was no longer up to me, but up to both clubs. They handled it, and now I'm here.

Sky Sport: Hamburger SV didn't start the season well, collecting few points and losing three matches. Why do you still believe in this path?

Vieira: Because it reminds me a bit of last season. We also had a difficult start back then and lost a few matches. After that, we grew as a team, built connections, and suddenly the team on the pitch looked very different. This season is very similar. We have many new players, most of whom have never played in the Bundesliga before. They need to adapt to a new league, new culture, and a new club. That's football. But we also know: in football, you don't have unlimited time. So we're using the international break to make adjustments and improve our game. I'm confident we've taken a step forward, and there's still plenty of room for improvement.

Sky Sport: Could this team be even better than last season?

Vieira: This is a different team. But I see a lot of quality. The new players also bring a lot of strength. I'm confident we have everything we need to compete in the Bundesliga and have another good season, maybe even better than last season.

Sky Sport: What about you personally? Are you 100% fit after the international break?

Vieira: Yes, I can say that. I didn't have a full pre-season at Arsenal. I also didn't play much in warm-up matches. So for me, it was important to catch up on my fitness now. I've used this time well. I would say: now I'm 100% fit.

Sky Sport: Winter will be coming soon to Hamburg again. Do you know what to expect now?

Vieira: At least now I know what's coming with the winter! Of course it will be cold. But that's also part of football. Besides, both teams will be cold. In the end, it's still 11 against 11 on the pitch.

Sky Sport: Let's talk about Ronaldo. There has been intense discussion about him in Portugal recently. Will the question of whether he should continue playing divide the entire country?

Vieira: That's a difficult topic. Of course, there are different opinions in Portugal. But in my opinion, you first have to understand what Cristiano means to our country. He has made extraordinary contributions and holds a very high position in Portugal. The whole world knows him. He is one of the greatest players in football. His achievements on the football pitch are remarkable. I'm not in a position to judge whether what he's doing is right or wrong.

Sky Sport: Do you think he will play for Portugal again?

Vieira: I really don't know. Everyone has seen what happened in the media and on TV over the last few days. But ultimately, the decision is his. Only he can make that decision.

Sky Sport: Let's talk about your magical left foot. You once told us that you were holding a ball at age one and a half, and of course, it was your left foot. When did you realize you were a very skilled player?

Vieira: Of course, I didn't realize it at age one and a half. But by age five or six, I already had some striking characteristics. But at that age, you just play for fun. It wasn't until I was 13 or 14 that I really realized football could one day become my profession. That's when I realized I was different from other players. From that point on, I thought: maybe I really could become a professional player.

Sky Sport: Are left-footed players generally always more elegant than right-footed players?

Vieira: Maybe a bit. (laughs) Of course, there are also very elegant right-footed players. But people always say that about left-footed players.

Sky Sport: In your opinion, who has the best left foot in football history?

Vieira: Messi. Without question.

Sky Sport: What makes his left foot different from other great players' left feet?

Vieira: I think the real difference isn't in the foot, but here, in the mind. Messi sees things that others don't see. That's what makes him different from everyone else.

Sky Sport: Can you try to imitate some of Messi's movements? Did you study his techniques carefully when you were younger?

Vieira: Of course I did that when I was young. But as a player, the older you get, the more you develop your own personality, your own style, and your own way of seeing the game. Every player is different.

Sky Sport: In your opinion, what is one of the most beautiful left-footed goals in football history?

Vieira: James' goal from outside the box at the World Cup.

Sky Sport: What about Roberto Carlos' classic free kick against France?

Vieira: Of course, that was amazing too. I know that goal. But that was a long time ago, I'm not even sure if I was born then. (laughs)

Sky Sport: Did you then consciously try to improve your right foot, or is it good enough for your needs?

Vieira: My right foot is already quite good. I can shoot with it, and my right foot has a lot of power. Of course, I could still improve it.

Sky Sport: But you don't score many goals with your right foot.

Vieira: I've scored a few goals with my right foot at Porto. But if I had to choose, I still prefer to score with my left foot. (laughs)

Sky Sport: For you, what is the most beautiful feeling with the ball: a perfect pass, a free kick straight into the top corner, a successful dribble, or a goal?

Vieira: A goal. Without question. And it doesn't matter how the ball goes in. With a shoulder, with a face, it doesn't matter at all. A goal is a goal. And then feeling the atmosphere in the stadium that comes with it: that's what I love most about football.

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