I owe everything to Barcelona, says Benfica star Nolito – Portuguese Primeira Liga News
Benfica star Nolito has claimed that he is surprised with the great start he has made in his new surroundings. The attacker also revealed that his blistering performances were the result of training with the Catalans.
The Spaniard arrived from Nou Camp to Benfica in the summer and has made all the headlines since then with his sensational displays.
The youngster has set alight Estadio da Luz with his string of impressive outings and coupled with his great goalscoring form, he has truly made a dream start to his career in the Primeira Liga.
Having netted seven times this campaign already, the attacker is one of the best offensive weapons in the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ squad and is one of the first on the team sheets as well.
Not only is Nolito famed for his goalscoring feats, he is also reputed to be an excellent all-round player who can create chances for his teammates as well. However, the striker claimed that he was surprised that he made his mark in Lisbon so quickly but
reiterated that it was down to the coaching he received at Barcelona.
"I did not expect it. I was a stranger to the team, to this city and to this playing style. Things have been going better than expected, but I have to keep working. If I am at Benfica, it is all because of Barcelona,” he said.
The forward said that when he first arrived in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, he suffered from weight issues and the trainers at the club helped him curb the problem, something for which he is very grateful.
"I moved to Barcelona B at the age of 20 and I was a bit chubby. Coach Luis Enrique spoke to me and helped me a lot. I consider Luis Enrique my father in football,” Nolito was quoted as saying.
Leaving Barca in search of regular game time and signing for Benfica seems like a decision well made by Nolito and he is reaping the benefits of the switch. And if he continues with his supreme form, he might be on the move once again, but perhaps this time
to a bigger club.
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