Luis Suarez Gremio started his career in the best possible way. East Barcelona and Liverpool The striker scored a hat-trick in 38 minutes on Tuesday as his new team beat Sao Luiz and the Recopa Gaucha Super Cup 4-1.
Suarez, 35, left boyhood club Nacional to join the Brazilian club this month When his contract expired in December. He signed a two-year contract as a free agent after the World Cup.
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The goalkeeper’s overs included lobs and stinging volleys as Gremio scored all four goals in the first half.
“I think so [biggest debut]The last time I scored was on my debut with Atlético [Madrid]Suarez told Sportv.
In the 14th minute of the second half, Suarez left the game to the delight of the fans at the Arena Gremio.
Gremio coach Renato said of Suarez, “It couldn’t have been better than his debut. The fans believe in him, so do we.” “He showed what he came for. He quickly integrated into the group because he’s a very humble person. He doesn’t want highlights or features, he wants to be like everyone else.”
It was Suarez’s first-half hat-trick against Norwich City for Liverpool since 2013 and his most goals on debut. After joining from Barcelona, he scored two goals in his first match with Atleti in 2020.
Gremio will play in Brazil’s Serie A this season after earning promotion last year.
Information from Reuters was used in this report.
