Bournemouth's early confidence in Ryan is already getting approval from inside the Brazilian's circle in England - including Chelsea midfielder Andre Santos.
This relationship extends back to his time at Vasco's Academy. Now, both are guiding English football, albeit at different clubs.
talking to globo esporte, Andre revealed that he spoke to Ryan soon after the forward arrived in England and gave him advice on adapting to the Premier League.
"I've played with Ryan before. There was a game at under-17 level where I went up to the under-20s and he went up to the under-15s, so we met up there. We also played in the Brazilian Youth Cup recently," he explained.
He then described his meeting: "As soon as he got here, we went out for dinner. I talked to him and tried to tell him some of my experiences so he could calm down."
Fast start in Bournemouth
Ryan has already made an impact for Bournemouth, scoring two goals and registering one assist. It's an exciting return for a teen to adjust to a new league, language and culture. And Andrey believes the key is mindset.
"Ryan is a very focused kid with immense potential. I'm very pleased that his adaptation has been quick and seamless. He just needs to stay on this path and everything will work out."
Bournemouth have invested in young profiles in recent windows, betting on development rather than established names. Ryan fits into that strategy.
Furthermore, settling young South American players can be complicated. The climate, pace and physicality are all different from Brazil. Andrey knows this first-hand after moving to Chelsea.
Why does this matter to Bournemouth?
The Premier League rarely gives time to young forwards. However, Bournemouth appear ready to back Ryan soon. His immediate contribution – two goals and an assist – reinforced that stance.
Equally important is the informal support network forming among Brazilian players in England. Dinner conversations may not make headlines, but they can still reduce pressure and accelerate adaptation.
If Ryan continues on his current trajectory, Bournemouth may feel they have acquired another top talent before his value rises. For now, the early signs are positive – and colleagues like Andre Santos are clearly convinced that the potential is real.
