Alisson Santos' farewell message to Sporting: You can't imagine... | OneFootball

Alisson Santos is no longer a Sporting player. The Brazilian winger officially said goodbye to the Lions after Napoli triggered the purchase option included in the agreement between the two clubs, bringing a short but memorable spell at Alvalade to an end. Before beginning a new permanent chapter of his career in Italy, the 23-year-old took to social media to thank everyone for his experience in green and white, sharing an emotional video addressed to Sporting fans.

"Lions, you can’t even imagine the day I heard, ‘you’re going to be a Sporting player.’ I found it hard to believe I was going to be part of the national champions. On the day I signed, all I wanted was to help in the next match, but that was impossible. The process was hard and exhausting, but the desire to wear the green and white shirt the following season helped me get through every week as I prepared," he began.

The Brazilian also recalled his official debut for the Alvalade club, a moment he says he will never forget. "I remember so clearly the day I made my official debut. August 17, at the José Alvalade Stadium. It was thrilling to see Sporting fans all around me. I truly felt what it means to be part of a big club. It was fantastic and unforgettable," he said.

Alisson Santos thus ends his time at Sporting with positive numbers. Over the course of the season, he made 31 official appearances, scoring three goals and providing three assists, a performance that ultimately convinced Napoli to move forward with a permanent signing. The deal brings around €16.5 million into Sporting’s coffers.

Despite the move to Serie A, the message left by the winger shows the bond he built with the fans and the Club during the time he represented the Lions, in a farewell marked by gratitude and emotion.

Watch the farewell video:

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