Al-Nassr’s Luis Castro heaped praise on Otavio’s impact at the club and revealed one trait he shares with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Riyadh giants were able to fend off interest from rival clubs and complete the signing of Otavio from Porto in the summer.
Despite spending a whopping transfer fee of £55 million for his services, the 28-year-old has proved his worth in the Middle East midway through the season.
With 23 starts in all competitions this season, Otavio has formed a lethal partnership with Sadio Mane, Anderson Talisca, and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.
Speaking on Otavio, Castro revealed how the Portuguese quickly integrated into the team and highlighted the qualities he shares with Ronaldo.
“Otavio accepted a new club, a new culture. He arrived, imposed himself and today he is loved for the way he expresses himself and the way he plays,” Castro told SportTV.
“Technically, tactically and mentally he is superb and has Ronaldo’s tireless mentality, how he looks at work and each game, Otávio has that with him.
“He always wants to play and win. If he doesn’t have the ball he wants to get it back. He plays six, eight, seven, wherever you want. Other players hide in a corner and don’t take risks,” he added.
Al-Nassr have one game in the Saudi Pro League remaining this year against Al-Taawoun before the Saudi competitions come to a halt in January.