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Attacker Malcom, the Brazilian hex champion for Corinthians, transferred to Bordeuax-FRA in 2016 for a value of 5 million euros for 50% of his rights. At the time, at the age of only 18, he was the head of the team led by Tite and the attacking duo of Vagner Love, the author of the title goal of the competition.
At the age of 20, in an interview with ESPN, Malcolm revealed who was the greatest advisor about transferring to Bordeaux: Denilson, TV commentator Bandeirantes and former football player.
"Many people said on my social media that Bordeaux was a small team, that I wasn't supposed to go, that it wouldn't work. Denilson told me the city was great and that the team was very big in France. Besides, he said he regretted not having renewed contract there," he recalled.
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| Malcolm has 57 games and 10 goals in Bordeaux-FRA |
"I wanted to be seen and come playing. It was in my best phase and it would have more space than in a club of greater expression", completed.
Malcolm also revealed the difference in mentality between French and Brazilian. According to the attacker, bodybuilding is not mandatory there. Still, the player claims to have gained 11 kg since arriving at Bordeaux.
" Nobody makes you do bodybuilding. It's on you. You have to have it on your conscience because you need it. They don't pick on you. In the Corinthians it was mandatory to go with the preparers and they all the time helping you and talking to you. I had to learn to be more professional," he said.
