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Sporting's reinforcement, Georgios Vagiannidis, is about to fulfill a childhood dream, with the green and white striped jersey

30 Sep 2025 | 22:27 |

Georgios Vagiannidis is ready to make his debut in the Champions League. After having lined up for the first time as a starter at Alvalade Stadium against Moreirense, Sporting's right back stated he is ready to play his first game in the main European club competition, a feat he describes as a dream he has nurtured since childhood.

“Champions League games always have their own stories, their own excitement. I think it's going to be a great game against a great team. And, of course, we are 100% ready to face them. Since I was a kid, my dream has been to play in this competition, I can't wait to make my debut,” he told Sport TV.

Next, Georgios Vagiannidis had the opportunity to talk about his adaptation to the city of Lisbon, but also to the Sporting team: “Lisbon has many similarities with Greece, the climate, the people… the first months were very good. And I hope to stay much longer here. The team is better than I expected. They are champions of Portugal, so the level is very high”.

Naples is a great city. I've been there once, the fans are amazing, we expect a great atmosphere, in a very difficult stadium”.

This season, with Sporting's jersey, Georgios Vagiannidis - valued at 12 million euros - participated in six matches. The green and white's full back played a total of 351 minutes, in which he managed to make an assist for his teammates.

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