Tetê Ready For 'Amazing' Foxes Journey

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31 Jan 2023
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Tetê wants to bring some 'Brazilian magic' to Leicester City after joining the Foxes earlier this month.

Announced as the Club's second January signing on Sunday, the former Shakhtar Donetsk winger has joined City on a deal until June. Tetê boasts an impressive stats record, scoring eight goals in 26 games on loan at Lyon.

"I'm really happy [to be] here," the Alvorada-born star said. "It's a huge club in England. I'm really happy to be the first Brazilian for the Club. I'm really motivated and I cannot wait to meet the fans. For sure, I will bring the Brazilian magic on the pitch.

"I went to have a look at the stadium. It's beautiful. I can already imagine what it would be like with a lot of fans. I hope to score a lot of goals, get a lot of assists and that all the fans are happy to see me play. I'm happy to be a Fox!"

Speaking inside the tunnel area at King Power Stadium, Tetê revealed that the Club have pursued his signature for some time – also discussing the magnificent LCFC Training Ground and recalling some former Foxes who he hopes to emulate. 

Brazilian winger Tetê is excited to get started in Leicester.

"The last [few] days were a bit complicated, but I feel really happy that we can make this happen and that I'm here now," the 22-year-old added. "It's been a long time. It was in the last transfer window.

"In getting here now, I see it's a huge club in England and the structure of the Club is amazing.

"They have been champions of the Premier League in 2016 with huge players like [N'Golo] Kante and [Riyad] Mahrez, who plays in the same position as me. Being in the Premier League, for me, is a dream come true and I'm very motivated.

"I didn't know about the training centre at Leicester, but it's amazing. It's unbelievable and something I have never seen in my life. I'm so happy and I would be even more happy to train there. I will enjoy it because that place is amazing."

Tetê was speaking at King Power Stadium after joining until June.

Tetê hopes he can bring flair and excitement to the Foxes – an intention which is sure to excite the Blue Army.

"I'm a left-footed right winger who likes to cut in and score goes and give assists," he explained. "Also I'm a dribbler and a fast player. It's a big feature I have, to score goals and get assists.

"But what I value the most is making a big game, helping the team. If I score, I guess this is always good, but I always try to give my best in the game."