Bournemouth teenager Rayan hails Casemiro as 'father figure' and reveals Vinicius Jr & Raphinha welcome ahead of Brazil debut
Goal | 11.05.2026 22:08
The senior players provided the emotional support. Rayan highlighted the warm reception he received from established stars like Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Marquinhos. However, it was veteran midfielder Casemiro who stood out as the anchor of the group. Rayan told UOL: "Vinicius Júnior, Raphinha, Casemiro, and Marquinhos welcomed me very well. [Casemiro] is a great guy, very serious, and also a father figure. The guys welcomed me very well, not only me but also Igor Thiago, who was there for the first time."
