There is no record in the history of clubs in Brazil, the five-time world champion and Pelé’s homeland, of the expectations generated by the signing of a footballer from Ecuador like those generated by Enner Valencia, who is considered the main signing of Inter Porta Alegre. Reason? The forward from Esmeralda is the one with the best poster among the tricolors imported by the South American colossus.

Enner will join Inter with an impressive resume in his suitcase: top scorer in the new Turkish league (the only Ecuadorian to win such an award in a UEFA country); the best scorer of the national team in its 85 years of existence; author of three goals at the World Cup in Qatar 2022; the best Ecuadorian striker of the last decade; and holder of an internship that includes stints in Mexico (this football where he also won the top scorer’s crown, with Pachuca) and England.

With this trajectory as support for the 33-year-old from Esmeralda, an official reception is being prepared that includes a presentation for a mass audience, according to Inter’s schedule. The so-called Colorado team is not an entity that elevates anyone as an idol (that status is eternal for crack players like Paulo Roberto Falcao, Elías Figueroa, Valdomiro, Manga, Escurinho, Carlos Gamarra or Andrés D’Alessandro), but Enner will receive that contract before his debut.

call to fans

The papers say this Wednesday Zero hour, from Porto Alegre about Enner: “Before wearing the red jersey, the athlete will have a few days of rest. Disembarkation in Porto Alegre is scheduled for Monday, June 26. During the night, Inter will organize a presentation party that will be held at the Gigantinho (a coliseum owned by the club, the sixth largest in Brazil and next to the Beira Rio stadium)”.

Meanwhile, rotary post office, also on this day, says: “(Enner Valencia) He will arrive in Porto Alegre at dawn (June 26). Therefore, the first contact with fans will be at the event itself. The directive promotes special reception. To welcome the player, fans are invited to send videos via Inter and Mundo Colorado social networks using the hashtag #BienvenidoValencia. Other exclusive promotions for members will also be announced”.

Zero hour confirms that “Inter has announced some details and the complete program of Enner Valencia’s presentation. A special event will be held on June 26 at 19:00 (17:00 in Ecuador), at Gigantinho.”

Gigantinho, where Enner Valencia will present himself. Photo: Internet

Michael Jackson and Ringo Starr

On the same stage with a capacity of 14,586 people, inaugurated in 1973, where The Jackson FIve (with Michael Jackson, as a member along with his brothers) performed Genesis, Van Halen, Bob Dylan, ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Jonas Brothers, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, among other soloists and bands of universal fame) performed at the concert. Inter de Porto Alegre will welcome the striker who emerged from Emelec. “The idea is that around 12,000 fans can follow the ceremony in the hall. Last season he defended for Turkish Fenerbahçe, where Valencia scored 33 goals in 48 games played,” the newspaper said.

But beyond the pomp of the ceremony, the act has a charitable purpose envisioned by Inter de Porto Alegre, reported u post office: “Entrance is free after registering at Mundo Colorado and delivering a kilogram of non-perishable food. The food will be donated to the Food Bank, for families affected by last week’s cyclone. The number of places is limited. Fans must enter Mundo Colorado and follow the same procedure as for purchasing tickets, however, the value will be zero. You must subsequently issue a voucher and present it at the entrance together with a kilogram of food. Gigantinho doors open at 18:00 (16:00 in Ecuador)”.

Finally, the newspaper Throwing, from Rio de Janeiro, announced: “Enner Valencia has been released to join coach Mano Menezes’ staff. Because, in accordance with the provisions of the bureaucratic procedure, the idea would be to have him available for the debut on July 9, against Fluminense, at the Maracana, for the Brazilian championship. The 33-year-old forward was already on Brazilian soil, albeit temporarily, where he saw off his relatives who remained in the city of Sao Paulo. (D)