When Jan Bednarek steps onto the field for FC Porto, he carries more than just a jersey. He carries a deep respect for the club’s storied past. The new signing from Poland knows all about the legendary center-backs who have worn the blue and white. He made it clear from his first words: he aims to add his own chapter to that impressive history. He believes he has the talent to join that special group. Bednarek promised to give his all for the team.
He shared his great excitement for this new chapter in his life. He sees this move as excellent for himself and his family. Bednarek called FC Porto an incredible club, full of grand history and fantastic moments. It feels like the right step forward. He cannot wait to start the season, win many games, and give his absolute best on the field.
The city of Porto and its stadium also made an impact. Bednarek already knew the beautiful stadium, having played there before. He described the city and stadium as amazing. The club has so much history and so many titles. This is an incredible chance for him, and he simply wants to enjoy the football here. He has heard only positive things about the football and the city itself. He’s even looking forward to finding a good coffee spot in town.
Fans can expect one thing from him: his complete dedication. He vowed to work as hard as possible in every training session. His goal is to improve himself and help the team. He describes his playing style as an aggressive center-back, also good with the ball. Bednarek stresses the importance of being honest with himself. He wants to feel proud of every game the team wins. More than anything, he wants to give everything for his teammates. He hopes to bring joy to the fans, making them proud of the team and the club.
His experience will be a big asset. Bednarek has played many international games. He also played in the Premier League, which he sees as the best league in the world. This background, he believes, helps him improve everyone around him. It is a key part of his mindset. He constantly wants to get better and stronger each day. From his position, he can see the whole game well. He promised lots of communication and help from the back. This will encourage teammates to be brave and take chances, all to win games and make fans happy.
Leadership comes naturally to Bednarek. He always tries to help those around him. Sometimes this can be tough for others, he admits. But he demands a lot from himself first, then from his teammates. He believes there’s no time to waste. He wants everyone to learn and improve, and he wants to grow himself. It’s not something he plans, but he hopes to bring this leadership quality to FC Porto.
His shirt number, 5, has a fun story behind it. It started as a coincidence. When he was young, playing for Lech Poznan, another blue and white team, an equipment manager gave him number 35. He just accepted it as a young player. It worked out well; they won that game, and he scored in the next. The number became special. Later, at Southampton, number 5 was taken, so he kept 35. For the national team, only 23 numbers are allowed, so he picked 5, and it gained meaning. When he found out number 5 was open at Porto, he grabbed it without thinking. He is very happy about it.
Looking back, many moments stand out in his career. The most important one, he feels, happened two years ago. It was the playoff final to reach the Premier League. In England, they call it the biggest game in world football. He found it stressful and emotional. But they won. It was an incredible experience for the players and the fans. Getting promoted to the Premier League after a year of fighting was an amazing feeling. He calls it his best experience so far.
Bednarek also thinks about his impact in attack. He believes it all comes down to belief. When he goes into the opponent’s penalty area, he tries to score. He knows how vital set pieces are in modern football. He hopes to bring that strong belief to the team. He wants them to win games using set pieces, leading to incredible results this season.
His defensive play relies on experience, being aggressive, and guessing plays. It is natural for him. He always tries to be aggressive against forwards, not giving them the space they need. Sometimes, he doesn’t even think; he just plays his game. He tries to help the team by winning every possible duel. Of course, forwards sometimes get the better of him. But he hopes to win more battles than he loses.
Returning to the club’s great history of center-backs, Bednarek repeated his promise. He will do his best to write his own history. He hopes they can achieve beautiful things together. He guarantees hard work. His aim is to take the team to a higher level. He wants them to be the best they can be and reach memorable achievements.
His final message to the fans was clear: “We will give our best and fight as hard as we can.” The most important thing, he stressed, is staying united as a team and a club. He knows tough times will come during the season. But he hopes fans will stick with them. He is sure that if they stay together, they will win trophies this season.