Heurelho Gomes has walked a remarkable path after the end of his football career. The former goalkeeper, among others PSV is not only an agent, he is also a regular pastor in front of packed houses, he tells Voetbal International.
“Yes, I am busy with that too. I am not a pastor yet, but many people say that I have the potential to become one. Currently I am going to various places in Brazil to preach. I am getting more and more invitations to share my story. to tell”, said Gomes.
The Brazilian states that many football fans come to his performances as a minister. “Yes, but I think that is a strategy of God. Not so long ago I posted on my Instagram that I was going to preach in Belo Horizonte. Then of course fans of Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro will also see that. People may come to see me because I was a goalkeeper, but then I can hit them with my message. Afterwards I regularly get messages on Instagram from people that they were touched by me. It is a tactic of God to reach even more people through me. Afterwards those fans often want still have a picture with me. “
In the meantime, Gomes, together with his former agent, also coaches about 35 to 40 players. The former goalkeeper would transfer all Brazilian talents to the Eredivisie recommend. “Certainly, the Netherlands is the perfect entrance to the rest of Europe. You can see it in David Neres and Anthony at Ajax. It is good for the players themselves and Dutch clubs can later earn a lot of money from such footballers.”
According to Gomes, Brazilians in the Netherlands can get used to European football. “PSV had a lot more Brazilians in the past than today. It would be nice if PSV would get a strong connection with Brazil again. I can choose the best players for them.”
