Before accepting Cruzeiro’s proposal, Ecuadorian striker Keny Arroyo had advice from a player who recently passed the celestial team. The 19-year-old was presented as a reinforcement of Raposa on Wednesday afternoon (3) and, in a press conference, revealed that he had contact with another striker who wore the starry shirt. It is the Argentine Lautaro Díaz.
Arroyo confessed that he wanted to know more about the Fox before making his decision. And revealed that Lautaro, who moved to Santos, spoke good things about the club. The speech of the former partner added to the work of the celestial board, convinced Arroyo.
“Speaking to Lautaro Díaz, who was my companion at Independiente del Valle, he said he is a great club, that everyone is very united, a family. The cruise board gave me a lot of confidence about the project, the way they work. I think I will be part of this family,” he said.
Brazilian idols
Asked what motivated him to play in Brazil, Keny Arroyo turned out to be a fan of the country’s football, as well as citing the greatness of Cruzeiro. The athlete also stated that he has idols in Brazilian football, one of which, in particular, inspires him.
“I really like the Brazilian Championship, I have idols here, like Neymar, Vinicius Júnior. Vini went a little of what I went through, I get inspired by him. And Cruzeiro is a very big team, champion. Thank God I’m here and I will try to enjoy the best way,” he said.
With Arroyo’s arrival, the celestial fans are already eager to see him in action. Speaking about his physical conditions, Ponta regret could not be available in the classic against Atletico on September 11, for the return of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. However, he guaranteed to be well physically and said he could help the team against Bahia, on September 15, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.
“I am physically well. I can’t play the next game against Atletico due to documentation, but I will be available against Bahia,” he projected.
