Former Roma defender Aldair has admitted that he has no qualms about new signing Kevin Strootman taking the number six jersey that he once wore with pride.
The Brazilian’s shirt number was retired in 2003 after the player left the club but the incoming midfielder has opted to wear that one next season, not that it upsets the ex-defender.
He told Roma Channel: “I was pleased that my number six jersey was withdrawn in the past 10 years which was nice but I think it is also nice to it back in the field especially for the younger kids who will not have seen it.
“I hope the fans are happy with what I did, just for the shirt and it will be a pleasure to see that number again especially because Roma have had many other great champions like Bruno Conti, Falcao and Cerezo who have not had their jerseys withdrawn.”
Aldair also discussed the impact that the signing of compatriot Douglas Maicon will have as well as the departure of Marquinhos.
“It is not easy these days to play as a young player but Marquinhos did very well and I think Roma did the right thing selling him for that amount of money at this time,” he continued.
“Maicon can do very well, like Cafu did, and I hope that he will have a great season and I think he can be a big success.”
