Full-back recalls Sporting after Real win: Things went wrong | OneFootball

Valentin Rosier arrived at Sporting in 2019, coming from Dijon, in a transfer that was around 5 million euros and surrounded by great expectations. However, after only 16 matches, the right-back ended up leaving the following summer for Besiktas, initially on loan, before the move became permanent in 2022.

Currently playing for Osasuna, the player, who was a starter in this weekend's victory against Real Madrid (2-1), took to social media to recall his time at Alvalade. The Frenchman explained that the beginning was positive, but the less favorable phase revealed difficulties off the field.

"The first months were good," he began by stating on the social network Instagram, adding that when the results stopped coming, he felt a lack of personal support. According to the player, "I needed moments with friends to talk about everything and nothing" and to "distract myself from football and at Sporting, I didn't have any of that."

The experience ended up serving as a learning opportunity. When he transferred to Besiktas, the 29-year-old winger decided to bring a friend, Ibrahim, to live with him in Istanbul, a decision that, he assures, made a difference: "I had one of the best seasons of my career," revealed the defender, highlighting the impact that personal stability had on his performance.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, Valentin Rosier - valued at 3 million euros - has played 19 matches for Osasuna. The former Sporting player was utilized for 1,453 minutes, during which he made one assist for a goal for the Pamplona team.

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