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Fotis Ioannidis has only one thought in mind: playing in the Champions League. The latest addition to Sporting for the 2025/26 season has been completely focused on what could be his debut in the Champions League group stage, one of the reasons that convinced him to transfer to Alvalade.

So far, the truth is that the Greek international has only participated in the qualifying rounds of the prestigious tournament, making the match against Kairat Almaty this Thursday (September 18) a special game for the player, who also hopes to get some minutes for the first time at the green and white stadium.

The possibility of Ioannidis coming off the bench is quite high, as Rui Borges was pleased with the forward after fielding him against Famalicão. The newspaper A Bola also reports that the entire Sporting football structure is satisfied with how the player has been adapting.

Furthermore, the same source indicates that the Greek international feels confident and comfortable with his initial time in Portugal. The player believes he is being well received by the group and has been "impressed" with the quality of his teammates.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 15 million euros – has played one match. The Greek played 22 minutes in the clash against Famalicão, although he has yet to score or assist his teammates.

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