Brazilian club "Gremio", formerly represented by Munich's "Bayern" star Douglas Costa, former president Duda Kroeff believes that the attacking winger can reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Costa joined the Bundesliga champions this season after arriving from Donetsk's "Shakhtar". In his first 20 matches with the Bavarians, he scored 5 goals and made 14 assists.
It is precisely because of this impressive achievement that the player constantly receives praise, and 25-year-old Kroeff immediately praised him as well, having led "Gremio" at the time when the winger started his professional career.
"Douglas' playing style fits the team very well," - former president told TV.
"Football is played in Bayern in a way that satisfies the player. Without a doubt, Pep (Guardiola - ed. note) had a great influence on him."
"In the future, he will improve even more. He is not a superstar like Messi or Ronaldo, but he can match them."
