Liam Jordan arrive at Alvalade on loan move and is looking to make his mark

The South African player Liam Jordan completed a loan moe to Alvalade from Bidvest Wits University Football Club this week, ready for Sporting B's coming campaign. The 18-year old attacking midfielder spoke in an interview about the move with the Sporting Journal, revealing his hopes on building on the opportunity to shine in Lisbon.

"Playing in Europe is a dream for any South African player. To do it with Sporting is fantastic and now I will prepare myself as best as I can to help the club. I like to score goals and to do my bit to get results", said Jordan, finishing with a word on his hopes of reaching the first team.

Players loaned from Bidvest Wits University Football Club

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Bidvest Wits University Football Club for the loan of the player Liam Jordan for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Liam Jordan the best of professional and personal success.

Pedro Empis in his first interview after penning new three-year deal

Pedro Empis took a moment to speak with the Sporting Journal, in his first interview after agreeing an additional three seasons with the club. Having always been a fan, the decision was an easy one for the 19-year old wing back.

"This really is great. The objective for any player in the youth system is to get into the senior team. I still have a lot to do and for now I will be with the B team, but I will do my best to take everything on board. The hardest step for any player is going from the youth system into senior football. I will have the chance to work with some of the older lads now and that experience will help be grow", said Empis, going on to reflect on his time with Portugal's under-19 national team that recently reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals: "It showed me that most of the other countries have some really strong teams, rather than playing technical football. It isn't enough to play well, you have to be in good shape as well."

Right back extends stay in Alvalade for another three seasons

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Pedro Empis for the renewal of the player's contract until June 2019, with a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Pedro Empis the best of professional and personal success.

Young midfielder looking forward to Alvalade adventure

At just 20 years of age, Budag Nasyrov has already claimed a name for himself as an attacking midfielder in the Azerbaijan national team and is now looking forwards to trying his luck in Alvalade.

“I am really happy to be here. I want to help the team as much as I can. I am really grateful for the investment in me and to all of the help that everyone has given me. My agent has been looking for a chance like this for me for a long time and I am really happy, because Sporting is one of the best teams in Europe", said Nasyrov after putting pen to paper, going on to issue a message for the fans: "I prefer to show what I can do on the pitch, so come and see me play. I will do my best in training, friendlies and in official matches. I put my heart into everything I do."

Midfielder signs in for Sporting B

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol SAD has reached an agreement with Budag Nasyrov for a contract valid for the coming season, with an option to extend until June 2021 and a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Budag Nasyrov the best of professional and personal success.

João de Deus' side to open official campaign against Portimonense

Sporting B will face Nacional in a pre-season friendly this Thursday, in a 18h00 kick-off in Rio Maior.

Yesterday João de Deus's side were in the Algarve for a friendly against Portimonense, with a strike from Ronaldo Tavares securing a 1-0 win.

Sporting B will actually open the 2016/17 Ledman LigaPro campaign against Portimonense, in an encounter set for 16h00 on the 6th of August.

Leonardo Ruiz signs in for Sporting B

Sporting CP officially announced the loan signing of Leonardo Ruiz this week.

“I am really happy to be with such a great institution and I will do my best", opened the Colombian in his first interview in Alvalade.

Ruiz bagged 38 goals for FC Porto's B team and junior team over the last season and he is looking to add more strikes to his tally with Sporting. "I hope to score at least 20 goals", said the forward.

Statement regarding the transfer of Ousmane Dramé

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Moreirense Futebol Clube – Futebol, SAD for the permanent transfer of the athlete Ousmane Dramé, with Sporting SAD maintaining 50% of the player's economic rights in a any future transfer.

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD wishes Ousmane Dramé the best of personal and professional success.

Sporting SAD statement on the loan of Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with “Os Belenenses” – Sociedade Desportiva de Futebol, SAD for the loan of the players Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte the best of personal and professional success.