Official: Varandas extends Sporting striker’s deal, thanks fans | OneFootball

It's official. Sporting has renewed the contract with Diogo Martins, an 18-year-old forward who has been playing between the under-19 and under-23 teams (who won the last game). At the moment of signing the new contract, the player expressed his pride in the moment and the work he has been developing at Alvalade.

“I am very proud to renew with Sporting. It was a goal I had, and now I will continue to work to achieve more. Over these four seasons, there was a lot of work and effort, and with the help of everyone at the Academy, I managed to reach this step,” he began by saying, in statements to the Club's media.

The footballer describes himself as “very hardworking, who never gives up on a play and will always leave all his sweat on the field. I participated in very competitive games, both national and international, like the UEFA Youth League, which helped me take a step forward in this stage of training,” he shared.

Diogo Martins states that his main goal is to reach Sporting's first team: “It's the goal of any player trained here. I want to continue to evolve, achieve good results, and reach the highest level. There are several players who reach the first team very young, and I want to be the next. I will work as hard as possible to achieve it,” he emphasized.

In conclusion, the young forward left a message for the Members and fans of the green and white emblem: “I thank everyone for the support they have given me. As long as I am on the field wearing this jersey, I will always give my best to win,” he concluded.

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