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"I am really happy to be back"

By Jornal Sporting
28 Aug, 2016

Pedro Delgado returns to Alvalade after spell in Italy

Pedro Delgado sealed a return to Alvalade this weekend after representing Inter Milan. With fierce competition in the Sporting midfield, the 19-year old midfielder proved fully aware that he will have to work his way up through the club's B team.

"I am really happy to be back. When I heard the club was interested, I didn't hesitate. I am a Sporting fan and I want to make the fans happy. The last three years were really important for me and I gained a lot of experience, especially with the tactical side of Italian football. I know I can help Sporting. First with the B team, but I am focused on the senior squad", said Delgado after putting pen to paper.

Delgado moved to Sporting in 2010/2011 aged just 13, moving from Portimonense. In 2012/13 he returned to Portimonense, before moving directly to Milan.

Photo by José Cruz

"The lads are used to these big occasions"

By Jornal Sporting
27 Aug, 2016

Jorge Jesus on Sunday's classic and Sporting's transfer activity

Jorge Jesus saw down with the media this Saturday afternoon, for one of the most eagerly awaited press conferences of the Liga NOS campaign so far, with Sporting busy in the transfer market and FC Porto visiting Alvalade on Sunday.

"It is a classic, at the beginning of the season. Normally both teams know everything there is to know about each other and I know exactly what FC Porto can do. It will be an intense game, with both sides with their own strategy and tactics. We will try and impose ourselves on the match and if we do then we will be one step closer to getting the three points", opened the Sporting coach, going on to speak about João Mário's expected absence tomorrow: "I am not surprised. Some things you just can't get surprised about. What would surprise me is if we were not selling players at this price on the back of the success we have had. João Mário had an offer that isn't normal in this club or Portugal for that matter. I don't know if anything had been decided, but I do know that he is in Italy. What is there to talk about? Until he signs, nothing is decided. What has to be said is that he is a quality player and that is why a price has been agreed, but Sporting isn't just João Mário. Some of the other players have big teams looking at them as well. I wouldn't say we are weaker without João Mário. He is a young player with a bright future ahead of him and I wish him the best of luck if everything works out, but Sporting will still be here tomorrow and we have plenty of quality players."

Nuno Espírito Santo has already taken on Jorge Jesus on six occasions and has the unenviable record of having lost all six. However, Jesus is not expecting an easy afternoon' work: "How two teams balance up to each other can be down to the coaches and tactics can make the difference. Nuno was always at a disadvantage in the other matches, with weaker teams, but that is different now. We both have quality players to work with."

Sporting has certainly been busy in the transfer market, bringing in Campbell, André and Douglas and Jorge Jesus was kind enough to clear up some questions in relation to his squad for tomorrow: "Slimani will play. He has always done his best and been a great professional. I don't know what will happen with Slimani and that isn't down to me. My job is to get the best out of the players that I have available. Joel Campbell has all of his paperwork done and he will be in the squad. Douglas and André aren't ready yet."

Jesus saved his last words for pre-match predictions: "When two teams are balanced in football, their are no favourites. Both sides have their strong points and the lads are used to these big occasions. I wouldn't say FC Porto are stronger this season. We were in first when they came here last year, but you can't make any predictions after just three matches. What I will say is that FC Porto look strong, just like they did last season."

João Mário biggest sale in club's history

By Jornal Sporting
27 Aug, 2016

Portuguese midfielder moves to Italy for record sum

After 14 years with Sporting, João Mário has made a record-breaking 45,000,000.00€ move to Inter Milan.

At 23 years old, the Portuguese midfielder represented the senior team 171 and now follows in the footsteps of fellow big-money transfers Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.

The transfer is the most expensive in history for a Portuguese player in I Liga, beating Renato Sanches, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho and Fábio Coentrão.

The transfer also equals the biggest ever transfer in Portuguese football, which was James Rodríguez.

Sporting SAD statement: Alberto Aquilani

By Jornal Sporting
26 Aug, 2016

Agreement with Pescara for the transfer of Alberto Aquilani

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Delfino Pescara 1936 for the permanent transfer of the player Alberto Aquilani, with Sporting SAD remaining with 30 percent of the player's economic rights.

Sporting SAD wishes Alberto Aquilani the best of personal and professional success.

"Really happy to have played for Sporting CP"

By Jornal Sporting
31 Aug, 2016

Naldo leaves parting message for the fans before signing for Krasnodar

Packed and ready to move to Krasnodar, Naldo took moment to leave a message to the fans before the long flight to Russia.

"I want to thank the fans and the whole team. It was a pleasure to be with you all this season. I am saying goodbye and I hope to this season goes well for everyone and that the club wins the title. Thank you everyone. I will always remember the matches I played and my teammates. I am really happy to have played for sporting CP", said the Brazilian defender.

Sporting CP dominates under-21 squad list

By Jornal Sporting
26 Aug, 2016

Rui Jorge names squad of 23 for Euro 2017 qualifiers

Rúben Semedo, Gelson Martins, Iuri Medeiros, Carlos Mané, Francisco Geraldes and Tobias Figueiredo all feature in the latest Portuguese under-21 squad list.

Rui Jorge's squad will face Israel (2nd of September) and Greece (6th of September) in a pair of Euro 2017 qualifiers.

Squad list in full:

Goalkeepers:

André Moreira (Atlético Madrid)

Bruno Varela (V. Setúbal)

Joel Pereira (Manchester United)

Defenders:

Edgar Ié (Villarreal)

Fernando Fonseca (FC Porto)

Paulo Henrique (P. Ferreira)

Rúben Semedo (Sporting)

Simão Azevedo (Sp. Braga)

Tobias Figueiredo (on loan from Sporting CP to Nacional)

Yuri Ribeiro (Benfica)

Midfielders:

André Horta (Benfica)

Bruno Fernandes (Sampdoria)

Francisco Geraldes (on loan from Sporting CP to Moreirense)

João Carvalho (Benfica)

Rúben Neves (FC Porto)

Tomás Podstawski (FC Porto)

Forwards:

Carlos Mané (Sporting)

Diogo Jota (Atlético Madrid)

Gelson Martins (Sporting)

Gonçalo Guedes (Benfica)

Gonçalo Paciência (FC Porto)

Iúri Medeiros (Sporting)

Ricardo Horta (Sp. Braga)

Four included in squad for coming internationals

By Jornal Sporting
26 Aug, 2016

Portugal to face Gibraltar (friendly) and Switzerland (World Cup qualifier)

Rui Patrício, William Carvalho, Adrien and João Mário all feature in Fernando Santos' squad for two coming fixtures.

Portugal will take on Gibraltar next Thursday, before facing Switzerland on the 6th of September in a World Cup qualifier.

Goalkeepers

- Rui Patrício (Sporting CP)
- Anthony Lopes (Lyon)
- Eduardo (D. Zagreb)

Defenders

- João Cancelo (Valencia)
- Cédric (Southampton)
- Pepe (Real Madrid)
- Bruno Alves (Cagliari)
- José Fonte (Southampton)
- Luís Neto (Zenit)
- Raphael Guerreiro (B. Dortmund)
- Eliseu (Benfica)

Midfielders

- William Carvalho (Sporting CP)
- Danilo (FC Porto)
- João Moutinho (Monaco)
- Adrien (Sporting CP)
- André Gomes (Barcelona)
- João Mário (Sporting CP)
- Renato Sanches (Bayern Munich)

Forwards

- Rafa Silva (Sp. Braga)
- Bernardo Silva (Monaco)
- Nani (Valencia)
- Quaresma (Besiktas)
- Éder (Lille)
- André Silva (FC Porto)

Photo by José Cruz

André and Douglas already in training

By Jornal Sporting
26 Aug, 2016

Alalade new faces put through their paces at the Academy

Sporting CP were out on the training pitch this week, preparing for the weekend's hosting of FC Porto.

New arrivals André and Douglas were the highlights of the session, working with Jorge Jesus for the first time. The session got underway at 09h00 as usual, with a quick warm up followed by some technical exercises.

Photo by José Cruz

"Sporting will have a fighter on the pitch"

By Jornal Sporting
26 Aug, 2016

Douglas Teixeira pens three-year deal

Douglas Teixeira, 28, made the move to Alvalade this week, securing a three-year contract to bolster Jesus' defensive options.

"I am really happy to sign for Sporting. It is such a great club", said the former Trabzonspor defender in an interview with the Sporting Journal, adding: "I will defend this club and I really want to win. I think I am a player that defends well and sometimes I go forward. Sporting will have a fighter on the pitch."

Champions League opener in the Santiago Bernabéu

By Jornal Sporting
25 Aug, 2016

Sporting CP to visit Spanish giants on the 14th of September

Sporting faces a tricky Champions League campaign, after being placed in the same group as Real Madrid, Borussia Dormund and Legia Warsaw.

Sporting will open with a visit to Real Madrid, before hosting Legia Warsaw. The two encounters with Dortmund are scheduled for the 18th of October ans 12th of November, before Sporting hosts Real Madrid on the 22nd of November and finishing with a visit to Poland on the 7th of December.

Group F fixtures in full:

14th of September: Real Madrid - Sporting CP / Legia Warsaw – B.Dortmund

27th of September: Sporting CP – Legia Warsaw / B.Dortmund – Real Madrid

18th of October: Sporting CP – B.Dortmund / Real Madrid – Legia Warsaw

2nd of November: B. Dortmund – Sporting CP / Legia Warsaw – Real Madrid

22nd of November: Sporting CP – Real Madrid / B.Dortmund – Legia Warsaw

7th of December: Legia Warsaw – Sporting CP / Real Madrid – B. Dortmund

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