Sporting has announced the renewal of the contract of four young players of the club: Mateus Fernandes and Diego Calai until 2027, Diogo Travassos until 2026 and Afonso Moreira until 2025.
Since 2015 at Sporting CP, goalkeeper Diego Calai, 18, stressed that this was a “sign of trust for the club”. And he also talked about what it was like to work with the core team. “I learn a lot from them, they helped me a lot”.
When I heard the news that I was going to train at Sporting, it was one of the happiest days of my life. Now I’m here and it’s been 12 years with the lion on my chest, it’s something I’m very proud of and in the club of my heart “, said in turn the side Diogo Travassos, 18, who spoke of” greater responsibility ” for renovation.
An athlete of the club since 2016, midfielder Mateus Fernandes, also 18, could not be happier: «Being closer and closer to the dream gives me more motivation to continue and it is a great happiness. I’ve always believed it was possible, everything has its time. I focus a lot on my development and daily life, ”he stressed. He also highlighted the way in which young people were treated by Rúben Amorim. “The coach and the rest of the technical team are attentive to the development of all players in formation and this is very important for us,” he fired.
Finally Afonso Moreira, at Sporting since 2017 and only 17 years old. “I just have to thank you for the opportunity and it is always a pride to wear this shirt. I will continue to do my best to honor her best. You can always expect delivery, a lot of racing and love for the shirt, which will never fail “, expressed the forward. And he talked about Calai, Travassos and Mateus Fernandes.” We all have a great friendship, we have known each other for a long time. and I hope it stays that way and that one day we can all play together at the Estádio José Alvalade “.