A Brazilian Premier League figure has confessed his dream of playing for Boca Juniors

He is one of the figures of Fulham and Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira He is very clear about the Argentinian team he would play for. His response was direct and the 27-year-old footballer expressed his desire to wear the jersey of Boca Juniors. His declarations accompanied by a smile caused a sensation and it is another international star who exposes his sympathy for the xeneize. Although he has many years left in Europe, the former footballer of Flamengo He already has another South American giant in his sights in case he plays in that region again.

“In Argentina, the team I like the most is Boca. If one day I go to Argentina, it’s to Boca“, he confessed ESPN and the same Daniel De Rossi oh Daniel Osvaldo, is another Old World figure that has shown affinity with the blue and gold cast. The Italian midfielder and the Argentinian striker (also of Italian nationality) donned the Boca Juniors jacket. It will be necessary to see if Pareira one day fulfills his wish.

Andreas is the son of Marcos Pereira (former Brazilian footballer) and was born in Duffel, Belgium when his father played for Lommel United. He was trained in the minor divisions of Manchester United and had a handful of appearances in the first division, when he was 18 years old. He was then loaned out to Granada and Valencia in Spain and Lazio in Italy after a second, longer spell at United where he spent two seasons. In total, he played 75 games, scored four goals and won the FA Cup (his only title) with the Red Devils.

Later, he was loaned to Flamengo of Brazil for 8 million dollars (7.5 million euros) and it was essential in the first round for the Rio side to progress smoothly to the second round of the last Copa Libertadores, which they went on to win. Although he hasn’t finished the most important tournament in South America, Andreas is one of the champions of 2022.

Due to his level, Fulham bought him for $10.7 million (€10 million) and signed for four years. Since his arrival in the second half of 2022, the attacking midfielder has been unbalanced and gravitating. In his third stint as Prime Minister, defending the colors of Fulham, he adds three goals and six assists in 29 games.

Regarding the The selection of Brazil, Pereira He had his first call-up in August 2018, for friendlies against UNITED STATES there The Saviorand created against the Central American team. The player became the first player in over 100 years to represent Brazil having been born outside the country.

On another side, Pereira He was one of the strongholds of Canarinha’s youth teams and was part of the 2015 World Cup finalist squad, held in New Zealand, whose final they lost to Serbia and he had the personal motivation to score two goals in five matches.

In this Premier League, Fulham are seventh with 39 points and at the moment they get a place in the Conference League, although they will be looking to reach the Europa League and they are two units below Newcastle, the last who for instant gets a ticket for the second European competition. This Sunday, he will play the 27th date and will receive the leader Arsenal.

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