New signing Gabri Veiga has wasted no time in setting a clear, ambitious objective for his tenure at FC Porto. The Spanish midfielder, who joined the club towards the end of the previous campaign following a spell with Al Ahli, is now firmly integrated and is speaking with conviction about his aspirations as the pre-season training regime commences.
Having already gained some early match experience for the Dragons, notably featuring in what was apparently a Club World Cup fixture – a rather curious early competitive outing for a summer arrival, perhaps indicative of the modern football calendar`s unique demands – Veiga conveyed his immediate excitement and readiness for the season ahead.
“I am very excited and highly motivated for the new season to begin,” Veiga stated through the club`s official channels. He acknowledged the swift transition upon his late arrival last season: “It was a somewhat strange moment, but I came practically at the end of the last season, and everything happened very quickly, with a lot of travel. I was able to rest a little, recharge my batteries, and now I am here with great desire to start this season.”
Recognizing the potentially shortened pre-season period, Veiga stressed the imperative of maximizing every opportunity. “The pre-season will be shorter, so we have to take advantage of the days, the training sessions, and give everything daily to improve, both individually and collectively,” he explained. His primary motivation is clear and aligns directly with the club`s historical stature: “We want to put FC Porto back where it deserves to be.” This is less a suggestion and more a declarative statement of intent from the 23-year-old midfielder.
Veiga also touched upon the natural evolution of a squad, which this season includes a change in head coach and the introduction of new players. “It is normal to have changes every season. In our case, there was also a change of coach, new faces have arrived, and others will still come,” he observed. He views these changes positively, emphasizing the need to forge strong team bonds: “I am also excited about the new connections that can be made, for the staff to make us better and for us to make them better. We will all work together for the good of FC Porto.” It`s the classic script of unity, yet delivered with the earnestness of someone ready to be part of the collective effort.
He specifically highlighted the benefits of joining when he did, despite the timing feeling unusual. “Giving importance to the fact that I arrived before pre-season, despite it being a somewhat strange time, was important for me to integrate even better into the group,” he reiterated. “Physically, arriving earlier was also significant. Everything is normalizing now, and I can work with tranquility to give my absolute maximum for FC Porto.”
Veiga`s message is one of readiness, focus, and a keen awareness of the club`s expectations. He is not just settling in; he is signaling his intent to be a central figure in FC Porto`s drive to reclaim domestic dominance and compete at the highest level. The task is significant, but the Spanish midfielder appears to be embracing the challenge with notable determination.
