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Suarez idolized Edric: ‘I wanted him at Barcelona but he chose Real’
Brazilian football’s new wonder boy, Edric, is packing his bags for Real after winning the Brazilian title with Palmeiras. Luis Suárez praises him and regrets not moving to Barcelona.
Luis Suarez emerged as the best player in the Brazilian league as he led Gremio to 2nd place, but the player who attracted the most attention in the Brazileirao final was Edric, with the young Brazilian striker scoring a goal six goals in the last eight games.
Overall it had 11 goals in 31 appearances in the Brazilian league, with the resultThat puts him first among smaller goalscorers (he has surpassed Neymar’s record of 10 goals in the 2008/09 season) and Suarez is dripping honey for the Brazilian prodigy who will cross the Atlantic thanks to Real.
“I wanted Edric at Barcelona, but he is the one who has to decide how he will enjoy the moment. He is already a star, but he is still very young, now he is taking his first steps.”
I think what he did this season was great. Brazil, Real Madrid and football will have a world-class player for many years to come.” emphasized the 36-year-old Uruguayan, who has every indication that he will continue his career at Inter Miami to unite with Lionel Messi and two more of his Barcelona teammates: Busquets and Alba.
Source: sport 24
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