When his name showed the first time as a possible VFB new entry, no one really liked to believe it. A JungProfi, trained at Sporting Lisbon, where he was used not only in the championship, but also in the cup and even in the Champions League, to do so u-21 international and versesome, should reinforce the VfB in the relegation battle? From the rumors were quickly facts. Tiago Tomas hired at the Swabia and has already become apparent in his second deployment, his first from the beginning, to the hope.

• Tiago Tomas does not talk about his contract and explores the city
• Striker is flexible: “I feel good on the wings”

“I did not play so much this season,” says the 19-year-old about his motivations to leave Sporting. “When the interest of the VfB came, I liked the thought.” After a conversation with coach Ruben Amorim, his agent and the view of recordings of games of VfB and its terrain, the young professional decided for the Swabia. “The VfB is a big club in Germany, has already won many titles, but in recent years no longer the place he deserves.” He feels “honored to play with such a big club”.

Tiago Tomas does not talk about his contract and explores the city

It is quite aware of the fact that he has changed from a title candidate to a descent aspirant. “Of course I know about the situation,” says Tiago Tomas. “But we have enough quality to get out there. That’s not easy, but I’m sure we’re doing it. We do not descend.” Whether in case of cases to existed until 2023 signed loan agreement also beyond this summer, he does not want to reveal. “I’m not talking about contracts.” This is not necessary because you hold the class. “I am convinced of that.”

Tiago Tomas makes the impression of a satisfied professionals through his decision. An apartment has already been rented, when moving into the mother helped, friends also helped him over the first days in the stranger. The 19-year-old was already in the Stuttgart Zoo, on the TV tower, explores the city. “I’m very open and none of the home sits”.

Striker is flexible: “I feel good on the wings”

Also no longer happy to be on the bench, like last in Lisbon. “In the past half year, I played especially in the final phase of a game,” says the striker, who has recruited with his two hits in Leverkusen for more starting fields for themselves. “The game in Leverkusen gives me self-confidence.” Straight and especially for the upcoming duel with Bochum. “It’s an important game because we need to start points. This is now a week after week.”

That with SASA Kalajdzic, who has completed a first individual unity again on the lawn after cooldown calajprems today, against Bochum probably back to the team, play for him no role. The question of whether this reduces his application opportunities is “one for the coach. Everyone wants to play, but the coach decides”. Especially on which position Pellegrino Matarazzo commemorate the Portuguese, which offers alternatively. “I feel good on the wings.”