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| Wednesday, 21 July 2010 18:43 |
Mature Almeida ready to stay with BremenStriker to remain in Germany Portugal international Hugo Almeida says the experience gained from going to the World Cup with Portugal has matured him as a player, ahead of the new season with Werder Bremen.
The former Porto man has been linked with a move back to Portugal this summer, with Benfica suggested as a possible destination for the 26-year-old. However, it now appears likely that Almeida will stay in Germany, where he is already stating his ambitions for the 2010/11 campaign. “I want to do a lot of things in the new season. I want to score goals and help the team be successful. I want to play an important role,” Almeida said. “We finished third in the Bundesliga last season and we’re in the Champions League. What we did last season gives us motivation to compete for trophies this year. We know that we have a strong squad. “Of course I would always trade goals for victories whether with my club or my country, but I want to find the net more often for Bremen and continue to be important for the team. I think I’ve matured enough in recent months to be confident enough to say I will have a good season. “Competing in the World Cup is the dream of any player. It is the biggest competition in the world and you learn a lot there, even if you don’t win it. I believe I have matured as a player. I’ve gained a lot of experience from the World Cup that can help me.” By Sean Gillen PortuGOAL.net is on Facebook. Click here to sign up! |
Granted Cardozo does score a mean tap in, open header and penalty shot (notice the sarcasm) but Almeida actually has the capability to score and create difficult goals.