In this round of Champions League, Cyprus team Paphos will play against Bayern. David Luis, a 38-year-old Brazilian veteran who played for Paphos, gave an exclusive interview to "Transfer Market" and talked about the reasons for his transfer to Paphos, the current development status of Cyprus football, his own role and his prospects for the future.

What prompted you to decide to return to Europe and join Paphos?

When the opportunity to join Paphos came, I felt right, it was a place of vitality and ambition, a new challenge. To me, football is passion, and I still have flames in my heart, and I long to compete and give everything I have on the court.

What convinced you of Paphos's plan?

Ever since I met my bosses Sergey and Roman, I have known that the club is growing rapidly. They have great ambitions and are doing great work. They have made great progress in both Cyprus and European football. I immediately felt their vision when I talked to the people here.

As a star player in the club, how do you view your role?

I understand that I am a star new player in the club. Expectations are high, but stress has been a part of my career. I look at it positively, and it motivates me. I want to help the team and do my best for the club, the fans, the city and the country. As an experienced player, supporting young people is one of my responsibilities, especially my fellow countrymen. There are a lot of Brazilian players in the club and I want to help them grow and succeed.

How do you view the development of Cyprus football?

In recent years, Cyprus football has experienced a strong upward momentum, and the team has made more appearances in European stadiums. The football here is good, and the fans also have great enthusiasm. Paphos and other Cyprus teams have proven that they can compete at a high level in Europe. This shows the progress and ambitions of football here. This also shows the development of global football. Clubs are working to improve and develop football in their area.