Castaignos shares his Budesliga experiences ahead of Borussia Dortmund showdown

Luc Castaignos, who last year was playing in the Budesliga, was the player picked to accompany Jorge Jesus for Tuesday's pre-match press conference, ahead of Wednesday's showdown with Borussia Dortmund.

"The team is feeling confident right now. We fought hard in our first game against Dortmund and we have come here to get a result. Honestly, we feel good about tomorrow. I played in Germany last year, including against Dortmund, and I think we will have to be at our best tomorrow. That is the only way we can get something our of this", said Castaignos, adding a word on Adrien's pending return to action after injury, as well as his experience so far in the Portuguese capital: "Everyone at the club loves him (Adrien) and we are happy to have him back. He brings a lot of experience to a young team...I have to keep working in training and I am confident that the coach will give me some playing time in the future."

Dutch forward put through his paces at the Sporting Academy

The Dutch forward Luc Castaignos is already in full training at the Sporting Academy with the rest of the squad.

Despite the reduced number of players at the Academy due to the international break, Bas Dost was on hand to partner up with Castaignos in his first session.

Agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the transfer of Luc Castaignos

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the permanent transfer of Luc Castaignos. The athlete has signed a contract valid for three seasons, with an additional optional season and a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Luc Castaignos the best of professional and personal success.

Luc Castaignos pleased with his move to the Portuguese capital

It has been a busy weekend in the transfer market for Sporting, with Luc Castaignos following Bas Dost with a move from the Budesliga to I Liga. The second Dutch forward to sign this weekend, Castaignos has penned a three-year deal, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

"I chose Sporting because it is one of the big clubs in Portugal. I am still young and I think this is the perfect place for me to play and learn. Portuguese football is really good and the players are good, that is why I decided to come here", said Castaignos in his first Alvalade interview, adding a word on his style on the pitch: "I am quick and I score a few goals, but I am not the kind of player who stays in the box. I like to look for space. I won't promise anything, but I will help the team fight for the title."