In a recent in-depth interview, new Harbour boss Muscat opened up to compatriot Sasha Pisani for the first time, detailing the story behind taking over the Harbour coach. His words reveal a love for football, a desire to win, and an anticipation of a new challenge.
Muscat revealed that he had received several offers from other clubs last season, but he did not consider all of them. His goal was to win the league title, so he turned down the initial contact with the harbour. He said: "The '1+1' contract model proposed by the port did not immediately attract me, and I even resolutely refused to talk to them for a while. ”
However, Harbour did not give up because of this, and Muscat broke the news that he had spoken to him with the four senior executives of Harbour's technical director, team manager, general manager and even the club president. The port even sent a representative to Japan for an in-depth exchange with Muscat for nearly four hours. This conversation gave Muscat a whole new perspective on the harbor. He said: "They detailed the past and future plans of the club, which made me feel that this was a project worth working on. This exchange allowed Muscat to see the sincerity of the harbor and the understanding of him, and his attitude changed accordingly.
Choosing to leave the J-League to join the Chinese Super League, Muscat said it was out of a desire to win. "I want to win titles in different countries and I want to show our style of football here," he said. He is well aware that it will be a challenging journey, but he also believes that the greater the challenge, the more rewarding it will be. His thoughts on the contract were: "It's an adventure and a great opportunity in my life. In the interview, Muscat showed his determination and confidence. He is looking forward to the prospect of Harbour in charge, saying: "I will provide an opportunity for the team to play good football. "His determination and confidence give rise to expectations for his future at the harbour.
Overall, Muscat is a coach with determination, confidence, and courage. His arrival has undoubtedly brought new hope to the harbor. His football philosophy, his coaching style, will bring new changes to Harbour. We look forward to his coaching career at Harbour and taking the team to new heights." (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review).