Brazilian newcomer Erik Menezes confirmed that joining the ranks of the “leader” will be the gateway to realize his dreams in his career as a football player to continue his journey that was with the Brazilian international team, before deciding to join Al Ain’s ranks during the current summer transfer period, with a contract that extends for a period Three years in the resident players category.
In a message via his Instagram account, Menezes said hours before he left Brazil that he was not afraid at all, was not afraid to start his career with the Al Ain team, and that he trusted his capabilities and capabilities to achieve aspirations. He said: "My trust in God covers my fears, and will lead me to the right path, even if I am surrounded by fear."
The Brazilian player arrives, at dawn today, to the state in order to join the ranks of his new team, after he was scheduled to arrive last Tuesday, but this was not possible due to flight conditions affected by the Corona pandemic (Covid-19), and the player will be subject to quarantine before joining the preparations. The Brazilian player continued his message, saying: “It is good for you to feel your ability to achieve your dream, because everyone who always believes in himself always will realize what he wants, and I would like to thank everyone who stood beside me from my family, and all the friends who wish me the best, I am going To the Emirates to offer the best, as always. ” Al Ain Club had contracted the player from the Internacional of Brazil in a three-year deal, to join the other pair, the Brazilian Rafael Antonio Pereira, who renewed his contract for two seasons, and the Portuguese Nani, as the trio is one of the group of players listed in the Al Ain list in the players category Residents. On the other hand, the Al Ain team resumed its daily training at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium, and under the leadership of the Portuguese coach, Pedro Emmanuel, in his preparations for the new season, after the team players had received a reward represented in the comfort of the evening training, the day before yesterday, according to the programming Developed by the coach to be applied to players during the current period.