Zenit coach Oliveira on the citizenship of the Russian Federation: “In my heart I have become Russian for a long time. Now I can consider myself your fellow countryman “- Football

Zenit coach William Oliveira commented on the acquisition of Russian citizenship.

“The most positive emotions from this news! I have been living in Russia for almost 13 years. Now I will receive all the documents, I will officially become a Russian.

But in my heart, as I have said many times, I have already become Russian for a long time. Thanks to everyone who helped me get Russian citizenship.

Thanks to all the clubs I played for, thanks to all the cities where I lived. Now I can consider myself your fellow countryman, ”said Oliveira.

Putin conferred Russian citizenship on Zenit coach Oliveira from Brazil and Ukrainian team chief Koshelev