Brazil debut bliss for Jonas

Valencia striker Jonas was delighted to have made his international debut for Brazil in their 2-0 friendly international win over Scotland.

The 26-year-old came off the bench at London’s Emirates stadium on Sunday, a moment he claims will stay with him forever.

“I think that it is very difficult to get into the Brazilian national team, because of everything that the side has achieved,” Jonas said.

“It means a lot to me. It was incredible – a day that I will never forget.”

“I spent four days with the squad, and there was a great atmosphere. I will work hard in order to try and get picked again. I know that it is tough, because the Brazilian side has great players. I am going to do all I can until the end of the season here.”

Jonas, who signed with Valencia from Brazilian club Gremio in January, insists he is enjoying his time at the Estadio Mestalla and is looking forward to helping his new team reach the Champions League again next season.

“I think that I’ve done a lot of good things in the little time that I have spent here,” Jonas said.

“I have been here for around two months, and we have two more remaining in which to take third place.”

“The Champions League is the aim of every player, and we have nine games in which to try and get there.”

“One of those games is against a direct rival in Villarreal. We are going to work a lot in these remaining weeks in order to get to third place.”