Paulinho: "Inter, I am waiting for your call"
"Stankovic was my idol. On June i couldn't, but on January, who knows if..."
"I wasn't born a champion. To arrive at this point i fought, i suffered, i worked like a crazy."
"Inter has always been my Italian favorite. Why? Because of Stankovic. It's a player, with whom i fell in love."
Inter hopes to improve the squad during the winter transfer window
Slowly. First things first. In football world, full of bla-bla, Inter are the only, who landed at San Paolo and made me a concrete offer.
Which wasn't successful.
Between July and August, when i had a direct contact with Inter, i still wasn't ready to leave my house and leave for Europe. That's why i decided to remain at San Paolo. I also felt indebted for Corinthians with whom i have just won the Coppa Libertadores. I hope that directors of Inter understands that. But Inter is Inter. For a Brazilian player it's a hope. One day i will come.
When?
After Club world Cup i will decide my future.And if Inter will still be there, we will talk. However now i must concentrate on National team and Corinthians. It's a must.
What do you think about the team of Stamaccioni?
They have just won a derby. They can win the title because they have the talented players who also fight for every ball. Exactly like me.
Your idol in the childhood?
Zidane. A genius of football. It's sad that we can't stop the time, it would be nice to see him again.
And the players from nowadays?
Xabi Alonso and Busquets. I am playing in a different position, but i am watching them on TV because you can learn a lot from such talents.
You are a different type of midfielder.
I score more goals. I have already scored 11 goals this championship. Not bad, yes? I am not a forward, but when i have a good ball, i am cold like bomber.
The most beautiful goals?
This season, against Cruzeiro, on my birthday.
You are very religious. Was there any moment when you became close to God?
When i was playing in Poland i was in total crisis. I was always on bench, i suffered, even my wife suffered. I remember i was going to confront a coach. It would have been a disaster. However, at that moment i got close to God, and understood that was the right way. The way which i have never abandoned, and which helped me to become who i am today.
A player who can start in the World Cup in Brazil.
I must thank Mano Menezes for that. The World Cup at home is a responsibility. Also at that moment fans create problems. They are dissatisfied, we must win them back.
But first there will be Club word cup
We should meet with Chelsea in the final. I am often joking with David Luiz, Ramirez and Oscar. But in the final no one will have the time to smile. WE from Corinthians want to bring this cup to Brazil. It's missing for too many years.
European squads, which you are watching on TV?
In order: Bayern Monaco,Barcellona and Real
And in Italy, apart from Inter?
I am watching the games of Milan and Roma.
Why you are nicknamed Paulinho?
It's a nickname from the football times i was 5. Beh, physically i wasn't a colossus. Now i am grown.
You have already had experience in Europe in Vilnius and Lodz
It was an adventure. Not particularly positive.
The match, you will never forget.
When we won the Libertadores with Corinthians. After 100 years of history of club. A magical moment.
And if Paulinho wouldn't be a footballer, who would it be?
I was born with a ball on my foots. I have never thought about something else.