Héber: "I hope to reach great things for this club"

New York City FC announced today the signing of Héber Araújo dos Santos. These are his first words as new player of the Blues: "I'm feeling super motivated for this new challenge in my life. I hope to reach great things with my new teammates, for this club".

What attracted you to come to MLS and NYCFC? "When they showed me the project and what they think and plan to reach, those were fundamental points, that helped my decision to come to NYCFC".

MLS is a league on the rise, with attendances going up each year, how excited are you to be a part of this League and to contribute to NYCFC's success? "I'm very excited and it's great because I follow the games and I've some friends that also play in the League. The stadiums are always packed, the atmosphere in the games is very impressive and that gives you the awareness of how important it has become. I hope to play great games for NYCFC and help them to win everything they aim to".

How would you describe yourself as a player? "On the pitch I'm a player that imposes danger to the opponent inside of the box and will score goals, whenever I've got the space for it".

What are your best traits as a player? "It isn't easy to talk about myself, but like I've mentioned I feel very comfortable inside the area, that's where I feel at my best and where I like to be, making assists and scoring goals, those are my strongest points".

How much do you know about NYCFC? "A club that is growing a lot in the last few years, competing in the playoffs of the MLS, with a huge and amazin structure and the games are usually packed".

Have you visited NY? "No not yet".

You're excited? "Yes, a lot, really a lot. We see a lot in the movies and now I'll be part of the millions of people living in this great city".

What attracted you the most when you we're invited to join NYCFC? "The project of the club. I saw the project and the whole structure videos about the league and the city, there were all very important aspects. I'm sure it will be an amazing step in my career".

How is Héber off the pitch? What do you enjoy doing? "I'm very shy, very calm and in my own zone. I enjoy being at home, I like to be in touch and catch up with my friends and family".

What would a successful first season at NYCFC look like for you? "A season with a title and with myself involved, playing and scoring goals. My message to all of NYCFC is that you can expect the best Héber can give. A player with a lot of willpower, determination and strength on the pitch. I'll give everything with this shirt, in order to achieve great results for our team".