Galeno’s Decision to Represent Brazil
Porto’s Galeno, a Brazilian-born winger, has made the decision to represent Brazil over Portugal, despite having lived in Portugal for over five years. This decision comes after an impressive season with Porto, where he featured in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Following His Dream
For the 26-year-old Galeno, playing for the country of his birth has always been a dream. He expressed his commitment to representing Brazil, stating, “It’s been a dream since I was a child to represent my country, Brazil.”
Call-up to the Brazilian National Team
Galeno was called up by Brazil boss Dorival Junior for their upcoming friendlies against England and Spain. He expressed his dedication to the national team, saying, “I’m going to do my best to represent this shirt and help achieve many things in the Selecao.”
Teammate Wendell Joins the Squad
Galeno’s Porto teammate Wendell has also been selected to join the Brazilian national team as preparations ramp up for the Copa America this summer.
Excitement for the Future
Galeno expressed his excitement about playing alongside Wendell for Brazil, stating, “We will transfer our skills to the Selecao, just like we do at Porto. We are committed to giving our best on the field and learning from our teammates.”
Upcoming Match Against England
Brazil is set to play against England at Wembley, marking their first meeting since 2017.