Willian Arão was officially presented as a new reinforcement of Santos Friday (4 July) and was electrified during the event held in Vila Belmiro. When he was announced by Clodoaldo, the historic club idol, the 33 -year -old steering wheel recalled his father and the stories about Pelé. According to him, “wearing the shirt that Clodoaldo and Pelé clothes” is a source of emotion and pride.
With a contract valid until December 2026, Aaron arrives in Santos after crossing Panathinaikos, Greece, and says that the choice was motivated by the size of the club and the renovation project. “I received several offers from Brazil and abroad. But the Santos project, with its size and ambition, was the one that attracted me most,” he explained.
Coach Cléber Xavier commented on the arrival of Aaron and Igor Vinicius. According to him, the steering wheel will still need more time to be physically 100%. “Aaron had a longer holiday period. He is starting to resume now, but he went to the field with the group,” said the coach, who evaluated the player’s trajectory from Corinthians to Flamengo and European football.
Negotiation with Aaron, by the way, was not recent. As reported by the player, contacts with the Board of Directors of Santos began in January, when he was in Europe. The midfielder revealed that he had spoken with the coach Cléber Xavier, the assistant Matheus Bachi, the director Alexandre Mattos and the former CEO Pedro Martins. “I worked with some of them and this weighed a lot in the decision,” he said.
Despite the international experience, Aaron recognizes that he must resume the pace of the game. After three years without a full holiday, he stressed that he has gone through a rest period and is now about to recharge. “I will not run away from the lane, but they are not at the physical culmination. If you need clearer needs, I will be ready, but I have to regain the rhythm,” said the steering wheel, which had its last game in May.
During the press conference, Aaron also commented on his versatility, declaring the steering wheel first, but open to acting in other functions. “If I have to play as a defender, side or striker, I will do my best to help,” he said. In addition, he praised young people of the basic categories and stressed that his greatest contribution will be an example in everyday life: “The best way to influence is with attitudes, not with words”.
Information about the current cast, Aaron believes that there is quality and commitment. “I trained two days, but I already realize a lot to go around. The team has spectacular guys and a lot of commitment to physical and tactical training,” he said. The player also said he intends to contribute with the organization and balance in the field, highlighting the reading of the game and the ability to guide his colleagues.
Source: Terra

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