Gabigol has officially been unveiled at the Auditorium Pirelli.

Marco Tronchetti, Pirelli CEO got the presentation underway saying “We have the opportunity about 20 years later, as Pirelli, to present a Brazilian player. Gabriel needs to only play the way he knows how to, we won’t put pressure on him [laughs]. I’m happy because I can see our Juventus supporting employees and partners and this makes me happy. Maybe if it had happened on Monday the atmosphere would have been different.”

The first words from Gabigol followed soon after  “I’m very happy, it’s a special day, I’m glad to be part of the history of the company. I thank everyone, including my family, forza Inter.”

Piero Ausilio then weighed in on things, “I want to recall last year’s promise to Doctor Tronchetti. He was asking us to explain the new ideas about Inter’s FFP situation, he wanted a dream. He told me to make a good team but above all find a player that represented the dreams of the new Inter. I think we have this chance with Gabriel, has talent and humility. This was the dream of others, but he wanted to thank Inter and Suning have made this dream a reality.”

Gabigol was back on the mic and answered a series of questions:

Today, Ronaldo is 40 years old, is there something that binds you to him? Helped you choose?
“I’m very happy, it’s a special day. I do not like comparisons, I am Gabriel Barbosa. Inter are a great team, I’m happy and I want to make history of the company.”

These months you will need to settle in, or do you want to be a player now?
“Inter had always been my first option despite other offers, the team and technical staff convinced me about the project. What matters to me is to give a hand and help my teammates to win in all competitions. ”

Who do you’ll be close to in Milan? Will you follow your own programme?
“I have my family and my friends, but it is a major change. I need my time, I have a physiotherapist who follows me. I’m young and I have to be careful, Inter gave me the time to rest, I am fit and very focused on the future.”

In the team that won the treble there were Brazilian players. You want to be the next? What can this team win?
“This is a different era, those were great players and they gave everything on the pitch. That’s what I want to do, to play to the maximum. But the team has many good players like Miranda and Felipe Melo, I am one of them.”

Can you tell us what position you like to play and if you talked with some Brazilians about Inter?
“Coutinho raved about Inter to me and I am pleased that Ronaldo has wished me good luck. I can play where the coach wants, I want to help the team and look forward to my debut.”

Has De Boer already explained to you where he wants you to play?
“I had the first contact by phone, it was an important conversation. The team is playing well, what counts is not where I can play but where I can continue to play well.”

A few weeks ago you said that you rejected an offer from a Chinese club, now you’re at Inter do you view it as a springboard? What do you promise to the fans?
“I had a very rich offer but now I’m at a great team. I was impressed by the fans, I promise to work hard and bring a lot of motivation, it is important that the fans always support us.”

Your first impression of Italy with an opinion on our league?
“Very good impression, many differences from the Brazilian championship. There are so many good teams but we are a great team, we trained the most difficult games.”

At what level are you at physically? Are you ready for the Bologna?
“I trained a lot, I had a rest and I feel ready for the game.”

Have you talked to Icardi? Will you be a good strike partner for him?
“Inter not only have Icardi, but so many great strikers. Icardi, I’ve always followed from outside, he always scores. What matters is to make a great contribution to the team.”

When did you first hear about Inter’s interest? Who were the other competitors?
“Inter has always been my first option also for the affection of the fans through social media. I had international offers but with respect for everyone I came to the biggest club in Italy and I’m happy with the choice I made.”

How far can Inter go this year?
“Winning is what matters, Inter have a great team, a great coach and a great project.”

Has anybody given you a special welcome?
“Everyone was nice to me, they made me feel at home. I’m glad about the welcome and look forward to playing with my teammates.”

Source: FCInterNews.it