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Former Super Eagles star Austine Jay-Jay Okocha revealed that he acted as a mentor to Brazilian football star Ronaldinho.
Okocha joined PSG from Fenerbahce in 1998 and Ronaldinho joined from Gremio in 2001, playing together until 2003.
The great dribblers Okocha and Ronaldinho played together for two years at French Ligue 1 giants PSG.
Few years later, the Brazilian went on to become one of the best footballers in the world, dominating Europe
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Okocha speaks about Ronaldinho
Okocha recently shared details about his relationship with Ronaldinho, revealing that he acted as a mentor to the Brazilian star during their time together.
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“I was already a household name at PSG when he came, and PSG was his first team in Europe or outside Brazil, and he was 20 years old,” Okocha told Oma Sports.
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“So, of course, it takes a while for one to settle in to learn about new cultures. Yes, at some point, I was a bit like a senior brother, talking to him and encouraging him because his talent was obvious for everyone to see.
“But sometimes you need time to adjust. That was where I played a role, and I’m glad that he appreciated it.”
Ronaldinho had a successful career, winning the World Cup, Copa America, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Best Player, Ballon d'Or, UEFA Best Player, and South American Best Player awards.
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