Leonardo da Silva has revealed that he has consulted some of his friends who have already played in the Gulf Arab Football League before agreeing to move to Annabi, most notably the former Al Wahdah and Dubai player Rodriguez Magrao, Carlos and Romarinho, who advised him to approve the offer and play led by Romanian coach Laurent Rajkamp.
"The Brazilian trio told him strongly the Gulf Arab League, the importance of quick harmony with the team, and the handling of the high humidity," said Leonardo, 26, at a press conference held at Al Reem Hall yesterday at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Abu Dhabi. May face him in the first period of the league.
"I'm sure I'm happy to join a big club like Unity. My friends were behind my transition to unity. They asked me to adapt quickly to the atmosphere, but I would say it's not strange to me, because of my experience with Al Ahli last season. "I'm not worried about this, and I'm sure I will not have a hard time getting along with the players because of the welcome I found in my first meeting with them."
Al-Annabi is the seventh player in the new unit. During his career he played in the Ukrainian Mittalurg Donetsk, the Cypriot Rynusis Nyun, the Azerbaijani side, the Russian Angie, the Serbian Batizan and the Saudi Ahli before joining the team. New Season.
Leonardo da Silva confirmed that he had seen a number of Gulf Cup matches last season. "I saw some games when I had the chance, certainly not enough to judge the league, and I'm here now to get to know the league more, The ranks of one of the biggest clubs in it ».
The newcomer to the team, Hussein Abbas, pledged to do his best during his new career with Al Annabi and said he was looking forward to getting all the titles with his new team, while at the same time he was welcomed by his teammates , During his participation in the exercises, and that the atmosphere in the team is stimulating, and helped him to adapt to the group.
"Every player wishes to be part of this team and I am happy to join this club, which I aspire to be my goalkeeper to the national team. I would like to thank the management of Al Nasr Club and all those who contributed to my success in the team. My former career, and prepared the coach to be at his discretion, and to the extent of confidence and challenge ».
The new entrants will launch their game with Al Annabi next Saturday against Al Ain in the Super Gulf Cup at the Al-Salam Stadium in the Egyptian capital Cairo after participating in the external camp which the team concluded mid-month, during which they played a series of friendly matches.
Abdullah Salem: The contract with the duo came to see the coach
A member of the board of directors of Al Wahda Football Company, the executive director of the company, Abdullah Salem, said that the contract with the players came in consultation with coach Rajkamp, and that the Leonardo deal came after watching the players during the matches, besides standing on some players in the World Cup, Abbas was a good choice in the center of the left defender.
He said in the press conference: «Their participation in the Super Cup before Al Ain next Saturday depends on the technical staff».
Rijekamp: Leonado and Hussein complete my team
The new coach, Leonardo da Silva and Hussein Abbas, have completed the team, pointing out that the decision to contract with them was correct, and that the duo will prove his abilities with Al Annabi during the coming matches. The Romanian coach pledged to help The duo for quick harmony with the rest of his composition.
"The two players are distinguished, and I am happy to sign them," he told the press conference.