Werder Bremen star Diego has revealed his admiration for Italian football and in particular Roma and Milan and says he would like to play in the peninsula at some point in his career.
zoom - galleria The Brazilian is rated as one of the most promising midfielders in world football and has a host of admirers. He was close to joining Milan in 2004 but instead signed for Portuguese giants FC Porto.
After an unhappy two years at the Dragao, he was snapped up by Lazio’s Champions League opponents tonight, Werder Bremen.
“It is true that I was near to signing for Milan but then the transfer didn’t go through and I went to Porto,” Diego said ahead of tonight’s match.
“However I hope to have the opportunity to play in Italy one day where the football is very famous.
“I follow all the Serie A teams and I particularly like Roma because they play some exciting football. They are one of the best teams in Europe.
“Milan are my favourites for this seasons Champions League because they have a lot of experience and they have some great players.”
Diego shot to fame in Brazil as a 17-year-old when he formed a devastating partnership at Santos with Real Madrid star Robinho. The duo led the team to the Brazilian Championship in 2002.
Now 22, Diego is sometimes described as a mix between four legendary players from the past.
He has a little bit of Socrates as he was born in the same city as the 1982 World Cup star. He has a little bit of Pele as like the King he wore the number 10 shirt of Santos. He has a little of Zico in him due to his style of play and finally he has a little of Diego Maradona in him as he takes the first name of the ex-Napoli star.
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