Gleison Bremer was a target for Premier League duo Everton and Fulham during the summer transfer window but, speaking to Esporte Interativo, he has no regrets about staying at Torino.
Before the European market closed its doors on October 5, the £5.3 million Brazilian was a man in serious demand.
Carlo Ancelotti had made no secret of his desire to add another central defender to his squad after losing Jarrad Branthwaite and Mason Holgate to injury. While Fulham appeared to be repeating the mistakes of 2018/19, conceding ten goals in their first three games since returning to the top flight.
But Bremer was still a Torino player after the October deadline passed.
Not that he is too disappointed, however, as he closes in on his 50th game for the Granata.
“Consolidating myself as a starter is a consequence of my work. I am happy with the goals (Bremer has scored six already in Serie A), but I am even happier to play my role in defence,” the 23-year-old said.
“First I think about defending and, if I can, I also help in the attack. (Torino) are evolving and I hope to grow even more with the team.
“Representing the (Brazilian) national team is undoubtedly a dream. I try to dedicate myself on a daily basis and in games so that I can fulfil that dream.
“I’m sure that, if I keep doing what I’ve been doing in Torino, opportunities will appear.”
Everton topped the table heading into the October international break but three successive defeats, against Newcastle, Southampton and Manchester United, have checked that progress as defensive mistakes creep worryingly back into their game.
Fulham, meanwhile, have been much improved since that dreadful start, conceding just five times in their last five matches.
The struggling Michael Hector and Tim Ream have been replaced by deadline day signings Tosin Adarabioyo and Joachim Andersen, to great effect.
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