Quenda is back in Sporting's squad and shares special message | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda attended the first edition of the Aurélio Pereira Tournament, held in Lisbon, after being included by Rui Borges in the squad for the match against Estrela da Amadora. The Sporting winger took part in the event dedicated to youth football, created to honour the club’s historic head of scouting.

The young player highlighted Aurélio Pereira’s importance in the development of talent and recalled the contact he had with the renowned coach. “He was a great man who managed to discover world-class stars. At the Academy, he always gave me encouraging messages when he was with me, and told me that with hard work anything was possible,” he told Sporting TV.

Quenda also said he was pleased with the tournament being held, underlining the impact of the initiative on young athletes. “It is a very important tournament for young academy players”, added the winger, praising the opportunity given to the younger generation.

In the current sporting season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geovany Quenda - valued at €42 million - has featured in 22 matches for the Lions. In 1,271 minutes on the pitch, the Alvalade club’s prodigy has already registered five goals and eight assists.

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