Exclusive: Dias Ferreira on Sporting’s transfers and Hjulmand | OneFootball

In an exclusive interview with our Journal, he analyzed the recent transfer market activities conducted by Sporting. The former director admits that the club's management "acted well" and that the Club "sought to address the shortcomings". Nevertheless, he did not hold back his opinion on the recent topic regarding Morten Hjulmand, the "success" in the Champions League, and the hope for winning the championship three times in a row.

"I think Sporting acted well, sought to address the shortcomings. They were more focused on the future rather than the present, because, well, Quenda's departure is certain. Regarding Alisson, in relation to the last games, it's a bit of a pity, isn't it, but oh well. He will only be loaned out, and I think Sporting has enough wingers," he began by saying.

However, Dias Ferreira emphasized that Sporting's midfield is a sector that will undergo some changes in the coming months: "Eventually Morita will leave, for me it's not certain that he will leave, but at least everything indicates that he might leave. However, Sporting has the return of Daniel Bragança. They also have other midfield players from the B team, some capable of stepping up, and in the meantime, an opportunity might arise for that sector."

Regarding the recent episode involving Morten Hjulmand, the former director was clear: "Someone just wanted to destabilize the player, as someone might have conveyed some proposal from Atlético de Madrid to him, which apparently didn't exist, which might have confused the player, making him hesitant and disturbed. It was no coincidence that this happened on the last day of the market, nor was it a coincidence that there was a game that day, nor was it a coincidence that there's a game next Monday."

In conclusion, Dias Ferreira did not forget the Club's recent achievement at the European level and provided a brief analysis of the Classic next Monday: "The Champions League was a success. In the League, Sporting went through this period of injuries with many difficulties, which still exist, but they didn't lose many points during that time. And yesterday, Porto's defeat, on the eve of playing against Sporting, I think gives more confidence. Which is always better and more reassuring."

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