“He’s The Reason I’m A Footballer Today” – Emmanuel Dennis Reveals His Childhood Hero Growing Up | Abroad

Nottingham Forest and Nigerian ahead Emmanuel Dennis has revealed that Brazil legend Ronaldinho was his footballing idol rising up.

Dennis linked up with the Premier League new boys from Watford final week in a deal believed to be price round £20 million together with add-ons. He has been handed the quantity 25 jersey.

The 24-year-old has promised to entertain followers of his new membership together with his talent and trickery and has cited former Barcelona star and Brazilian legend Ronaldinho as his childhood hero. He informed Forest’s official YouTube account:

“My idol rising up was Ronaldinho. He’s the rationale I’m a footballer at this time. I simply love every little thing about that man and his expertise with a soccer conjures up me rather a lot. After I play, I identical to to entertain folks and have enjoyable.

“I actually wish to nutmeg folks. I had probably the most nutmegs in Europe final season which was loopy. I simply like to have enjoyable on the pitch, however I additionally need to rating targets and add assists. I don’t actually set targets, I identical to to go and and categorical myself.”

Dennis is the second Nigerian to affix Forest this summer time, following Taiwo Awoniyi, who signed from Union Berlin in June. He’s wanting ahead to taking part in alongside his worldwide teammate.

“It could be pretty taking part in with him [Awoniyi] once more. I’ve identified him since I used to be like 14. That was a very long time in the past.”

Dennis is predicted to make his Forest debut when The Reds go to Everton of their subsequent league match on Saturday, August 20.

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