JAKARTA - Luis Suarez immediately scored a hat trick and lifted the trophy in his debut match with his new club, Gremio.
The former Barcelona and Liverpool striker made his debut when Gremio faced Sao Luiz in the Gaucha Super Cup, Wednesday, January 18, WIB.
Suarez, 35, posted his three goals in just 38 minutes in the first half to help his new team win 4-1 over the opposing team.
"I think so (the biggest speed). The last time I scored a goal in my debut was with Atletico (Madrid)," Suarez said as reported by ESPN.
Um gol para cada dedo e esse é só o começo! 🤩 Vocês também estão Suarizados? 🇪🇪 #GRExSLU #RecopaGaúcha2023 pic.twitter.com/6XifHdVol4
— Grêmio FBPA (@Gremio) January 18, 2023
He played for 14 minutes in the second half before being replaced by Diego Souza. The Uruguayan international left the pitch accompanied by applause from supporters.
"He showed why he came. He quickly managed to adapt to the team because he was a very humble person. He didn't want the spotlight or praise. He just wanted to be like everyone else," said Gremio coach Renato, about Suarez.
Suarez joined the Brazilian club this month after leaving his childhood team Nacional because the contract expired last December. He moved to Gremio as a free agent and signed a two-year contract there.
This is the first time Suarez has scored a hat trick in the first half since 2013 when he played Liverpool against Norwich City.
He also scored twice in his first game with Atletico Madrid in 2020 after joining the Spanish capital club from Barcelona.
He then left Europe since the last time he defended Atletico in the 2021/2022 season. He and Gremio will play in the Brazilian Serie A this season after the club got promoted last year.
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