Cristiano Piccini makes the move to the Portuguese capital

After Sporting CP secured the services of the central defender André Pinto from Sp. Braga back in April, Cristiano Piccini has become the second additional to the Alvalade armoury, with the wing-back produced at Fiorentina penning a three-year deal in a move from Real BEtis

"I feel really good here in Alvalade, with such a big club, and I am really happy. I know that the fans here are fantastic, which will drive me to play as well as I can. It is a nice opportunity for me and I want to make the most of it", said the 24-year old Italian in an interview with the Sporting Journal this week, before leaving a message for the fans.

"I will work as hard as I can and I like to get forward to set up and even score the odd goal", affirmed Piccini, finishing: "I love getting up and down the wing and physically I am in good shape. I really want to help Sporting CP win titles and I am sure we will be really happy in the coming seasons."