Mina: Ranieri called me and said he needed a defender, and I told him I would come right away

August 22 News Recently, Cagliari central defender Mina was interviewed by "Miyi", and he talked about his career and the topic of how to join Cagliari.

Recalling my childhood

"When I was a child, I wrote on the wall: I want to be a professional football player and support my family."

About my own family

"My parents are separated, but I am also very close to my mother. I have two brothers, one of whom is 20 years old, who serves as the left back in Red Bulls in New York. I hope he can join Cagliari one day. Our family loves football, I I have been very ambitious since I was a child and often walk for an hour to train because I don’t have the money to take the bus, which was really difficult at that time. "

How did you succeed step by step? "I participated in many trials, but I was rejected. They said I was too thin and had no skills, but I never gave up. One day, my uncle, also my agent, told me to try it in Persdu. Thank God, I succeeded, and my greatest motivation was It is to help my family. "

22 when you joined Palmeiras

" There we won the championship, and I also got the trust of the coach."

Two years later you transferred to Barcelona

" Real Madrid was also interested in me at the time, but I chose Barcelona. Although I won the league and cup championships there, I didn't have many opportunities to play, and I was injured by a foul in training."

About Messi

"He always desires victory, we should learn from him."

After leaving Barcelona, ​​you joined Everton

" Although Barcelona fans liked me very much, I still wanted to get more playing time. Mourinho was at Manchester United at the time and he told me that if he was in good shape, he could play. But in the end it was Marco Silva who convinced me to go to Everton. I spent five wonderful years there and met Ancelotti. Such a great coach, the Premier League is a wonderful league. "

In 2023, you came to Italy and joined Fiorentina

"At that time, in addition to Purple Lily, there were also Cagliari and some French, Arab and La Liga teams who were interested in me. I chose Serie A for a new challenge. Unfortunately, I was injured in the national team. After recovering, the coach told me that if I went to the national team, I would not be able to play. But I can't give up on the national team. Team, I scored three goals in three games in the World Cup, which is a gift from God. "

In January 2024, you officially joined Cagliari

"Ranieli called me and said he needed a defender with personality. I told him I would come right away, but I must be sure to play. Ranieli is very good and he knows how to work with every player."

Which player in the whole football is your good friend

"Cudrado, he is my brother, keeps in touch every day. He has taught me a lot. He is an all-round player and also loves the national team very much. I learned a lot from him, such as arriving at the training ground two hours in advance, doing massage, fitness, ice compress, paying attention to diet, and eating only chicken and fish."

Who is the most difficult forward?

"Lukaku, every time he plays against him, it is a battle, I hope he will come back soon. ”

This Sunday, you will face Keane Jr. and Fiorentina

"I played with him in Everton. He is not only outstanding in strength, but also has a good character. It will be a wonderful game, but I am more worried about a lot of them. We will exchange jerseys after the game."

Questions about the penalty kicker

"I can play too, but many people in the team are good at penalties. Who will play it depends on the coach's decision."