'If Barcelona help him, they will have a player for many years': ex-Braga boss Sa Pinto tip Trincao to succeed at barca

Sa Pinto lists the winger's main qualities, including the ability to shoot or cross with his left food and cut in from wide.

He also praises the starlet's mentality and concentration.

"If Barcelona help him [Francisco Trincao], they will have a player for many years," former Braga coach Sa Pinto told Radio Marca.

The legendary manager recalled his experience with the Portuguese golden boy, adding: "He was my player at Braga, he was incredible.

"His main characteristic is to always try to be with the ball, one against one. He can also cut in from wide and shoot or cross with his left foot.

"He is very focused, likes to listen, has learned to be a team player and also has tactical and defensive understanding. He is a complete player."

Sa Pinto concluded: "In Barcelona, ​​they have to help him grow and, if they help him, the dressing room and the fans will have a player for the next few years and that will be very important."

The 20-year-old winger joined Barca for €31m after scoring 9 goals in 40 matches for Braga.

Trincao has already accumulated 59 minutes across his first 3 La Liga matches this season.