My desire is to play in the first team. I want to stay at FC Porto

After three seasons in the B squad, João Marcelo’s goal was to make the leap.

After three seasons in the FC Porto B team, Joao Marcelo wants to secure a place in Conceicao’s team. “I always wanted to play for the first team. My goal has been to prove myself since I arrived in Portugal. I have to do my job and wait for the opportunity,” said the 22-year-old centre-back, who said. He also rules out a loan: “I want to stay. I want to play for FC Porto.”

Marcelo has been used on two occasions by Sérgio Conceição, who has never forgotten to include the Brazilian in his centre-back group. What is missing for the final jump? “It is their matter [treinadores] Lives. When they think I’m ready, I have to be ready to respond in the best possible way. The manager said I’m fine, to go on and stay firm, because in an hour, the opportunity comes,” explained Joao Marcelo, grateful for the benefits of working with players like Pepe and Marcano. It’s been a year full of so much for education. They are very experienced. In training and in games, I have developed a lot thanks to them. The development in the B team was also important, it was my third season, it helped me grow as a player and as a person, ”he analyzed, while ensuring:“ I did my best as I spent the most time, in the B team, but always at the maximum and next season will be Himself. I will do my best, no matter where I play.”

In collective balance, Joao Marcelo leaves a similar idea to that of his teammates. “We finished with a golden key and another title. Now it’s time to recover so we can have an even better season than this,” he said.