Joao Moutinho will become a symbol of FC Porto, says Pinto da Costa – Primeira Liga News
FC Porto president, Pinto da Costa, claims that Joao Moutinho will become a symbol of the club due to his unwavering loyalty and never-say-die attitude. The midfielder has become an important figure for the Dragons and has also earned a berth in the Portuguese
National team due to his performances, something which Da Costa claims that will make him a better player in the future.
25-year-old, Joao Moutinho began his senior club career with Sporting Lisbon after progressing through the youth ranks at the Lisbon outfit.
After integrating himself with the first team at Jose Alvalade, he began his ascendency in Liga Sagres.
Churning out scintillating displays from midfield on a regular basis, the Seleccao International immediately become a fan favourite and was well known for his determinism during games.
However in 2010, FC Porto cut his stint with Sporting short and acquired his services in a €11 million deal. At his new club, Moutinho was able to experience a quadruple in his first season and was integral to Andre Villas-Boas’ plans.
He has continued his winning ways into the new campaign and is now one of the finest players in his position in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, something which has also seen him feature for the Navigators as well.
Although not the most prolific of players, the former Portimonense man is praised for his great attitude and Porto president, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pinto-c30032 da Costa, claims that this will help him become a symbol of the club.
Speaking to reporters, the supremo said that the midfielder was destined to be a Portista player and will become a shining light at the helm.
"Joao Moutinho was already a player of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 even before signing for us. He will be a gold dragon on our door and is increasingly becoming a symbol of the club,” he said.
The Estadio do Dragao chief also talked about the team’s undoubted star, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436, who has been reported to be on the radar of several top European sides.
Da http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Costa-c9458 stressed that with the calibre of the Brazilian International, it was no surprise that many suitors were lining up to secure his signature, but that did not necessarily mean that he would be sold.
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