On April 8, Chengdu Rongcheng FC welcomed a heavyweight naturalized player - Eckerson. In an exclusive interview on Football Night, Ackerson elaborated on his journey back to the Chinese Super League.
--About Join Hibiscus
Ackerson revealed that he had received an offer from a Saudi club when he left China. It was then that he entertained the idea of retiring. After a short break of two months in Brazil, Gremio offered him a two-year deal and he decided to test the waters for a year. At the end of last season, China invited him to return, and after much deliberation, he decided to take the opportunity to continue playing for the Chinese national team.
--Family support
At the end of last year, Exxon began contacting Chengdu Hibiscus and discussing the possibility of returning. At first, the family had reservations. While his wife was adamant in her support, his parents were concerned that he would be reluctant to return after years of playing in the Chinese league. However, in the end, his parents' understanding and support allowed Eckerson to reunite his family and witness his soccer dream together.
--The outlook for the new season
At 33 years old, Ickerson said he still has extremely high expectations for the future despite the years. He hopes to continue to write brilliantly in Hibiscus, striving for more goals and honors. The enthusiasm and support of the team has given him a great sense of responsibility, and the club is equally ambitious. Despite the challenges of the new season, he and the team are hungry for championship glory.
--National Team Mission
Ackerson emphasized that he will try to return to the national team after achieving excellent results at the club. He wants to prove himself in important matches and realize his unfinished aspirations. The Asian Cup is an important goal in his career, and if he can participate in the World Cup qualifiers, he will give his best to conclude his career and offer the best gift to his fans and country.
