Former Super Eagles captain Austine Okocha has disclosed that he played the role of a senior brother to former Brazilian star, Ronaldinho when he joined Paris Saint Germain.
Okocha, who joined PSG in 1998 after his exploit at France 98′ World Cup, was later joined by Ronaldinho in 2001.
The former Bolton star told Oma Sports TV, that he had to play a big role in helping Ronaldinho settle down to life at PSG.
“I was already a household name at PSG when he came, and PSG was his first team in Europe or outside Brazil, and he was 20 years old,” Okocha told Oma Sports.
“So, of course, it takes a while for one to settle in to learn about new cultures. Yes, at some point, I was a bit like a senior brother, talking to him and encouraging him because his talent was obvious for everyone to see.
“But sometimes you need time to adjust. That was where I played a role, and I’m glad that he appreciated it.”
