Fiorentina’s new defender faced the press at the Wind Tre Media Center at the Rocco B. Commisso Viola Park. Here’s some of what the Brazilian had to say:

SIGNING - “First of all, I’d like to thank the Commisso family and Gremio for the opportunity I’ve been given. Fiorentina’s project immediately won me over. What’s more, Florence is a beautiful city, so I didn’t need to think twice.”

ROLE – “I grew up playing as a full-back until I was 17, then I started playing as a centre-back. For me, playing is what matters, not the position – I’m ready to fill in anywhere the coach needs me.”

SHIRT NUMBER – “I’ve gone for number 33. I chose it because number 44 was already taken.”

NATIONAL TEAM – “Every footballer dreams of playing for the national team, and I’m no different. I’ll do my utmost to make it happen one day.”

NAME – “I was given the name Viery because my father was a big fan of Christian Vieri.”

IDOLS – “I’d say Sergio Ramos and some former team-mates at Gremio.”

MOISE KEAN – “He’s an important player for Fiorentina and he’s very difficult to mark, even in training. Defending against him will help me develop as a footballer.”

FABIO GROSSO – “The coach has told me what I need to do. I’ll learn a lot from him because he’s got a wealth of experience.”

VIOLA LEGENDS – “Dunga stands out. He was a truly great player who wore the Viola jersey with pride.”