André Vidigal shares an exhilarating moment that gave him ‘goosebumps’ as he discusses his experience at Stoke City and his aspirations for the future.In a recent interview with A Bola, the Portuguese sports newspaper, Vidigal, who made a summer move from Marítimo to Stoke City on a three-year deal, expressed his belief that he is well-suited for English football and sees the Potters as the ideal platform to elevate his game.
Despite initial concerns about adapting to English football, Vidigal quickly felt at home and believes that his playing style aligns seamlessly with the English game. Having missed the pre-season with the team, he participated in two pre-season games, gaining valuable insights into the nature of English football.
Reflecting on his brief tenure at Stoke, Vidigal emphasized his desire to stay in England, citing the similarities between the football culture in the Netherlands, where he previously played for Fortuna Sittard, and England. He expressed gratitude for the incredible fan support, describing the fans as encouraging and instrumental in pushing the players to achieve high levels of performance.
Having been a key starter in seven of Stoke’s last eight games, Vidigal discussed his versatility in playing various attacking roles under manager Alex Neil. While acknowledging his current status as the top scorer for Stoke with five goals in all competitions, he remains ambitious, with dreams of representing the Portugal national team and playing in the Premier League—a goal he believes he can achieve with Stoke.
Despite some challenges, Vidigal highlighted his contentment with the warm reception he received at the bet365 Stadium and his seamless integration into the team. He expressed joy at scoring two goals on his debut, emphasizing that goals and speed are his trademarks. Notably, he shared a memorable moment when the fans singing his name gave him ‘goosebumps,’ underscoring the strong connection he feels with the club and its supporters.
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