Despite not yet featuring in an official match for Porto, 20-year-old Sooza has already made waves in Portugal. The Tottenham loanee impressed during a friendly against Deportivo.
Portuguese media have lauded the newcomer’s performance, with A Bola reporting that Sooza left spectators 'salivating' and praised his display as 'a real deal' at 'an excellent level'.
Reflecting on his debut, the young defender expressed his satisfaction.
Sooza stated:
I felt very good. I'm happy to debut in this beautiful, amazing shirt. I want to highlight our team — we are ready for the league matches and the return to official games.
The Brazilian revealed that his initial weeks in Portugal have exceeded his expectations:
It’s a magnificent experience, even better than I imagined. Everyone at Porto has welcomed me warmly and helped me adapt. Now, I just want to repay them for that.
Sooza moved to Porto specifically for game time, knowing it would be tougher to secure minutes at Tottenham this season after the club signed Andy Robertson, increasing competition on the left flank under Roberto De Zerbi.
Now, Sooza's main challenge is to translate his impressive friendly performance into competitive matches. His Portuguese journey is just beginning, but with such a striking start, he's already caught the attention of local press.
