Francisco Conceição: “Mohamed Salah is a football legend”

18.10.26 14:45 Serie A Italy

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Francisco Conceição feels good at Juventus and wants to establish himself in Turin for the long term. At 23, the Portuguese winger also used a press conference to pay tribute to Mohamed Salah, whom he considers a true football legend.

Conceição wants to continue his adventure at Juventus

Having arrived from FC Porto in the summer of 2024, initially on loan, Francisco Conceição was subsequently signed permanently by Juventus. Under contract with the Turin club until June 2030, the Portugal international appears to be thriving in his current environment. “I like it here very much, and I have the confidence of the coach, the management and everyone,” he explained, according to Goal.com.

The player nevertheless remains aware of the demands associated with his club. “Expectations at Juventus are high, and we need to improve certain details to achieve our objectives,” he added.

Mohamed Salah, a role model for improvement

Conceição was also asked about the comparison between his profile and that of Mohamed Salah. The Portuguese winger made no secret of his admiration for the Egyptian.

I learn from many players, and Salah is a football legend. I still need to improve, and I know I have the qualities to become even stronger.

This reference comes as Luciano Spalletti, the coach of Juventus, has himself highlighted the similarities between the two players, particularly their explosiveness and their ability to beat opponents one on one. The coach nevertheless believes that Conceição can still improve his attacking decisions and his finishing.

Aliou Toundé |

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