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Mile Svilar: "We need to let the pitch do the talking."
The New Roma signing is looking to take the next step after winning two titles in Portugal
Mile Svilar has been one of the goalkeepers who has shown the most talent in recent years. At a very young age, he became the youngest player to play in the Champions League and, since then, he has become a regular under the sticks of Benfica.
Now, at 23, he is ready to make the jump to a big team and he has signed for Roma, one of the most important clubs in Italy.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, Svilar spoke about his decision to join Roma and his goals for the future.
On his decision to join Roma
"I'm very happy to be here," he said. "Roma is a great club with a lot of history and tradition. I'm excited to be part of this team and I'm looking forward to the future."
On his goals for the future
"I want to win trophies," he said. "I'm here to help Roma win trophies. I want to play in the Champions League and I want to play for my country. I'm confident that I can achieve all of these goals with Roma."
On his strengths as a goalkeeper
"I'm a good shot-stopper," he said. "I'm also good with my feet and I'm good at organizing my defense. I think I have all the qualities to be a successful goalkeeper at the highest level."
On his weaknesses
"I'm still young and I have a lot to learn," he said. "I need to improve my concentration and I need to be more consistent with my performances."
On his role models
"I look up to Manuel Neuer and Thibaut Courtois," he said. "They are two of the best goalkeepers in the world and I try to learn from them as much as I can."
On the future of goalkeeping
"I think the future of goalkeeping is bright," he said. "There are a lot of young goalkeepers coming through who are very talented. I'm confident that the future of goalkeeping is in good hands."
Conclusion
Mile Svilar is a very talented goalkeeper who has the potential to become one of the best in the world. He is still young and has a lot to learn, but he has all the qualities to be a successful goalkeeper at the highest level. Roma is a great club for him to continue his development and he will be looking to help them win trophies in the future.
