Sporting have officially confirmed the signing of a contract with Rafael Silva. The 20-year-old centre-back, signed from Leixoes, signed a contract until 2028 with a €45 million clause. “This is the pinnacle of my career to represent such a big club,” he emphasized in a conversation with club media.
“I am very happy to be part of Sporting. Of course, since I was little, playing for a big club like Sporting has been my dream. I am grateful for this opportunity given to me. I’m very happy and motivated. “My expectations are high and it involves doing a good job to be able to play and help the team,” added the new green-white number 45, whose registration has already entered the League, so this could be an option for the next game. (Estoril, Friday) if Ruben Amorim so wishes.
Describing himself as a “very fast centre-back” who likes to “play with the ball at his feet”, the Italian-Brazilian recalled his “short” spell at Leixoes, where “everything went well”. Keeping his eyes on the horizon, he hopes to “react on the pitch in the best way possible” in Alvalade to justify the trust of Ruben Amorim, the “strict” coaches. “I found a very close-knit group willing to help me and I’m grateful for that,” he said, praising the support of captains Coates and Neto in particular: “They helped me a lot.”
The young centre-back also promised “grit and determination” and will “give my best for this shirt”. In conclusion, he applauded the Sporting fans, whom he first met in the match against Portimonense. “I was at the last game in Portimao and saw that they were making a lot of noise. I can’t wait to get out on the field and celebrate with them,” he concluded.
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