Emerson vows to fight with Joan Capdevila for the left-back position at Benfica – Report
If reports in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joan-Capdevila-c18631, who is also on the verge
of signing for the Portuguese giants.
With a €2.5 million price tag, it represents a shrewd investment by Benfica but Emerson is keen return every penny spent on his transfer.
"Everyone knows that Coentrão is a spectacular left-back. But I promise to give my best to meet and live up to his standard." The player has been quoted as saying.
After parting ways with his French employers, he is now set to fly to Lisbon and will meet the Estadio da Luz officials. The mandatory medical test will also be conducted then.
The transition from Ligue 1 to the Portuguese Primeira Liga is a bit drastic, but the 25-year-old remains positive and eager to join his new teammates in Lisbon.
"I'm leaving tomorrow [today] and I am very happy and looking forward to working with my new team." He added.
Emerson will face stiff competition for the berth in the starting line-up from Joan Capdevila, whose future at Villarreal is uncertain and the Red officials have started negotiations for a move with their Spanish counterparts.
Touted as one of the finest left-backs in the world despite his advanced years, Capdevila has enjoyed huge success with the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 national team. The Yellow Submarine defender has been lauded by critics for his performances in the ultimately successful 2008
European Championship and the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
The 33-year-old will be an automatic starter at the Portuguese outfit given his experience but Emerson has reiterated his abilities and said that he will at least challenge his possible teammate for game time.
"He is an excellent player and will put up a good fight. And I will try my best but a the choice is up to the coach,” the former J. Malucelli man concluded.
While the only thing separating French league winner from officially becoming a Benfica player is the mere formality of paperwork, Capdevila’s switch is still far from complete despite the enviable position the Lisbon-based side are in.
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