**Swansea City’s Ronald: From Uncertainty to Excitement**
When Swansea City signed Ronald in January, the Brazilian winger was not a familiar name to many supporters. Previously with Gremio Anapolis and recently playing for Estrela de Amadora in Portugal, Ronald’s move raised eyebrows, given his limited experience in top-tier European football and the English game.
**Background and Transfer**
Ronald’s journey to Swansea included a stint with Estrela de Amadora, where he contributed to their promotion to Portugal’s Primeira Liga in 2023. Despite this, many Swansea fans were doubtful about the signing, given Ronald’s relatively brief exposure to high-level football.
**Impact and Potential**
Despite initial skepticism, Ronald has quickly become one of Swansea’s most exciting talents. At 23, he remains a raw yet promising player. His performances have demonstrated his potential, and there’s strong belief that he will continue to develop and make significant contributions to the team in the coming seasons. His ability to adapt and his exciting play style have already won over many fans, suggesting a bright future ahead for the young Brazilian.
Ronald transfer gamble looks better with every week for Swansea
Signing Ronald was a bit of a risk, considering the stark contrast between the rainy climate of South Wales and his previous experiences in Brazil and Portugal, along with the Championship’s different challenges. Given Swansea’s mixed transfer record last summer, some fans were skeptical Ronald might be another flop. However, he’s adapted to English football remarkably well.
He made a strong impression on his debut at Leicester City last January, followed by a standout performance with two goals in a 2-1 win at Sunderland in February. His form continued with a Man of the Match display in the South Wales Derby against Cardiff in March, quickly winning over fans.
As the season progressed, Ronald scored again against Huddersfield Town, solidifying his place as a key player for Luke Williams. His presence has added a new attacking dimension to Swansea’s game, bringing a much-needed spark to their play at the Swansea.com Stadium.
With his contract running until the summer of 2027, it’s likely Ronald will generate significant revenue for Swansea if he keeps up his current form.
Ronald started the 2024/25 season on the bench for Swansea’s opening match at Middlesbrough due to a pre-season injury but made a noticeable impact when he came on at half-time. Despite a lackluster first half, his presence improved Swansea’s attack significantly.
Given Swansea’s thin squad and Ronald’s limited pre-season action, he was chosen to start their EFL Cup match against Gillingham, where he was the standout performer on the pitch.
| Ronald’s senior career – Transfermarkt | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Seasons | P | G | A |
| Corumbaense | 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlético Goianiense | 2020-21 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| Gremio Anapolis | 2021-24 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Guarani (Loan) | 2022 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Estrela de Amadora (Loan) | 2022-24 | 55 | 6 | 4 |
| Swansea City | 2024- | 20 | 4 | 0 |
In the first half, Ronald scored a standout individual goal and might have added another if not for a brilliant save by Gillingham’s goalkeeper, Glenn Morris. The Gills’ defenders likely had a tough time dealing with him, highlighting that Ronald is serious about making an impact this season.
He consistently made progress down the left wing, and while he’s still developing, Swansea fans have plenty to look forward to in the future. Ronald’s signing has proven to be a successful gamble for Swansea, and his performance suggests that he could achieve even more as the season progresses.
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