bournemouth Forward Ryan has opened up more about the stormy months that have seen him transform from a budding talent at Vasco to a Brazil international who has quickly adapted to Premier League football.
The 19-year-old has already become one of Bournemouth's most famous players After registering five goals and two assists in his first 13 appearances for the club.
His pace, direct running and physical profile helped him quickly settle in England, while his form also earned him first senior call-up In the Brazil national team under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti.
Now, in A New interview with UOLRyan has reflected on the move, the role of a former manager in his career and the feelings surrounding the Brazil call-up.
Bournemouth project convinces Ryan
Speaking while showing off Bournemouth's training facilities, the youngster admitted that everything happened very quickly after Vasco's Copa do Brasil final.
"When it all ended after the Copa do Brazil final, I didn't know what would happen next in my life."
Ryan revealed that manager Fernando Diniz wanted him to stay at Vasco. However, the Bournemouth project ultimately changed the direction of his career.
"When we came back from the break, Diniz asked me to stay, He said. “But when Bournemouth arrived, there was Tiago [Pinto] There, who is truly a great and special person. He showed us the project and I liked it very much.
The Brazilian also made it clear how comfortable he already feels at the club.
"As you can see here, I am very happy. This has been a very important moment for me, not only for me but also for my family," He said.
He also gave a glimpse of his training program.
"During the week, when we have a whole week without matches, we only train in the morning. We report at 9:15 am and training starts at 11 am because we have pre-activation work before that. Most of the time it is always in the morning."
Diniz's influence is still strong
Ryan gets emotional while discussing the importance of his former manager Fernando Diniz In his development.
"That's incredible," Further said. "He still calls me almost every day if it's up to him. He's a very special person, someone who helped me a lot and still helps me. We talk all the time."
The Bournemouth attacker also admitted that Diniz played a decisive role in changing the direction of his career.
"Yes, he changed my life," Ryan explained. At the same time, the young player stressed that a change in his own mentality during his final period at Vasco was also important.
"I worked my way out on the pitch as well. At Vasco I think I changed my mentality very, very quickly."
This mentality has clearly applied in his early Premier League months.
what happens next
Ryan's trajectory continues to rise rapidly. Just months after leaving Vasco, he is adapting to the Premier League, Attracting interest from elite European clubs And becoming part of Brazil's senior setup.
If Bournemouth's unbeaten run continues and Ryan continues to take on more responsibility, the hype around him will only increase.
