Gonzalez: This is a dream come true | OneFootball

Nico Gonzalez says joining Manchester City was an easy decision to make and a “dream come true”.

Our new midfielder admits he is leaving people that “felt like family” at Porto, but that he can’t wait to begin his adventure in Manchester.

“It’s great and It feels amazing to be here and finally have the chance to play for such a great team,” said Gonzalez.

“I am very excited to start as soon as possible. When a team like Manchester City want you, the best team in the last 10 years, you don’t have any other option but to join. It was so easy for me to want to come here.

“I am really excited to meet the players and see the great level [they have]. They are the best players in the world, so I want to see how good I am and push myself.”

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He leaves a Porto side challenging for the Primeira Liga title going into February, having enjoyed a fantastic campaign so far.

He bagged the Primeira Liga Player of the Month award for December, with his goals and assists making him one of the standout players in Portuguese football this season.

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Though he was settled and happy, the pull of Manchester City was too strong, and the 23-year-old cannot wait to get going.

“I was playing my best season ever and it wasn’t easy to say goodbye to people who felt like family,” he said.

“But it was easy to come to Manchester because it is a great opportunity for me to grow and it is the best decision I could make.

“I think this season I have started to arrive more into the area to score and assist many goals.

“I think I have also improved a lot in my intensity, and I hope this will help me in the Premier League. I was raised in La Masia and since I was small, I always played a similar game and style to what Manchester City plays.

“Also, in Portugal I also tried to improve my play and the tempo of games which has made me a more complete footballer. I hope the fans see a player that can play with the ball but also attack.”

“I am really excited because I have always wanted to play in the Premier League. It is a dream to be here.

“Also, I think City are not a typical English team as they like to play [with the ball] a lot and I love that. I hope I will enjoy it a lot.”