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Florida Cup: I'm at Corinthians, mom! - New signing Luidy can't hide emotions upon his club unveling

Journalists were touched by the young striker tears at his official presentation ahead of the team's debut in the U.S.

ORLANDO - Soccer has become so professional these days, that players appear very focused and oriented even on interviews - that, it must be said, also relates to the press and its repetitive questions and clichés. That's why, whenever a player breaks these rules, it comes as a surprise for everyone.

Such a thing happened on Monday with 20-year-old Luidy, unveiled in Florida as Corinthians' new signing for the 2017 season. Seemingly touched by the moment, with tears in his eyes, the youngster from Alagoas in northeastern Brazil couldn't believe he was about to wear the shirt of one of the nation's giants.