Neftchi striker Ramon Machado gave an interview to the club's official website. Assessing 2021, the Brazilian footballer expressed confidence that the new year will be successful and prosperous for both him and Neftchi.

- 2021 is about to lag behind. How will you celebrate the New Year?

- I am currently in Brazil and will celebrate the New Year with my family. I do not have much time to celebrate the holiday, as I will return to Baku on January 3. I came to my homeland to rest and gather more energy.

- How do you assess the year 2021, as well as the performance of "Neftchi" and your game in the first part of this season?

- I almost agreed with my performance, but I think I could play better and our team could show better results.

- You scored 3 goals in 11 games in black and white. What do you think prevented him from scoring more goals? In general, what do you expect from "Neftchi" and your game in the second half of the season?

- I think that the 3 goals I scored will inspire me to be more different in the upcoming games. I believe that the new year will be successful and prosperous for both me and our team.

- Apart from the performance at the German club "Regensburg" at the very beginning of your professional career, Azerbaijan is the first country where you live the life of a legionnaire. What can you say about our country and the capital Baku?

- Azerbaijan and Baku literally surprised me. My family and I are very happy in this beautiful city. I want to play for Neftchi for many years to come.

- Probably, after the winter break, the fans will expect more goals from you. Do you have a word for them?

- Now I consider myself more ready to achieve the goals set in "Neftchi". Fans will see a stronger and more determined player on the field in my image. I believe that I will live up to their expectations.

- New - What are your expectations from 2022?

- I have high expectations for the New Year. I want to have a chance to play more, score more goals and be useful for Neftchi to achieve good results.