Vitor Matos praises Ronald after Swansea City defeat Burnley

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Vitor Matos praises Ronald after Swansea City defeat Burnley
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Vitor Matos has publicly supported winger Ronald following his performance in Swansea City's victory over Burnley on Saturday. The 25-year-old Brazilian provided an assist for Zan Vipotnik's goal after appearing as a second-half substitute. This impact comes shortly after a proposed transfer to Millwall collapsed on deadline day due to a failure to reach an agreement on personal terms. Despite earlier social media criticism and a Swansea-agreed transfer fee of roughly £2m, Matos indicated that the winger remains an integrated member of the squad. Ronald has maintained his position in the first-team rotation despite competition from other wide options. Matos noted that the player's consistency in training and work rate have allowed him to overcome recent uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.

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  • Ronald provided an assist in Saturday's victory against Burnley.
  • A £2m move to Millwall collapsed on deadline day earlier this month.
  • Vitor Matos reaffirmed that Ronald remains part of the team's plans.
  • The winger has scored once this season as a substitute against Derby.
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Vitor Matos says Ronald will always be "part of the family" at Swansea City after the Brazilian silenced critics with another bright cameo during Saturday's win over Burnley. Ronald came close to joining Millwall earlier this month after Swansea agreed a fee – believed to be about £2m – with the London club.

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