Alisson Santos clear on why he left Sporting | OneFootball

Alisson Santos surprised the market in the winter transfer window by moving from Sporting to Napoli, on a €3.5 million loan that could bring the Lions another €16.5 million if the Italians trigger the permanent purchase clause. The winger explained that he decided to leave because he was not getting many minutes at Alvalade.

“I wasn’t playing much at Sporting, but I was very happy about this great opportunity in life and in my career. It is very beautiful to be at Napoli, it motivates me a lot,” he said in an interview with the Italian newspaper 'La Repubblica'. The Brazilian recalled his childhood in Lisbon with his mother and how he always dreamed of reaching professional football.

“Among my friends, I was one of the best. And getting here was my dream. I had a lot of fun and tried to improve every day. I worked very hard and I still do. I know I have to work even harder and push myself a lot to reach the top".

The player also spoke about his trademark goal celebration, inspired by surfing. “I like the skill with which they move in the water. Even though I have never stepped onto a board,” he explained, adding that Neymar is a reference for him: “His dribbling is the most beautiful thing in football. There is nothing more exciting than one-on-one situations.”

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