"Both Messi and Ronaldo have made tremendous numbers in the last few years but I'm Portuguese and for me Cristiano Ronaldo is the best," the Portuguese international, who played with Ronaldo in two World Cups, said here today.
"I've seen him (Ronaldo) from close quarters, he puts in a lot of effort and hard work," the former Porto forward, who idolises Dutch legend Marco van Basten, added.
Having returned yesterday after a grueling month long pre-season training camp in Spain, defending ISL champions Atletico de Kolkata today introduced their new marquee player Postiga, a Portuguese International since 2003.
He was part of the famous treble-winning squad of FC Porto under Jose Mourinho when they famously clinched the Primeira Liga, UEFA Cup, and the 'Tacca de Portugal Final' in 2002-03, as he played 185 games and scored 49 goals across 10 seasons.
Giving credit to Mourinho, Postiga said: "Mourinho is one person who is responsible for me becoming a footballer. He's a special coach, his achievements in the last few years have made him one of the best."
Acknowledging that it's a big shoe to fill, Postiga said: "Garcia had a great season but I'm optimistic of a great start. I hope to do better than Garcia."
The red and white brigade have roped in Scottish-born former Canadian international Iain Hume who had scored five goals for runners-up Kerala Blasters FC.
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