Jota Silva hides hurt after failed move to Sporting: It left a mark... | OneFootball

Jota Silva once again recalled the failed move to Sporting last summer and admitted he did everything he could to work again with Rui Borges at Alvalade. In his latest interview, the Portugal international confessed the disappointment he felt when the deal collapsed in the final moments of the transfer window.

"Yes. I think that issue stood out a bit more because of the way it ended, with my registration not being accepted at the last minute. It was a difficult moment, as I’ve said before, but when we want to go somewhere and we know the club wants us too and things don’t happen... It’s normal to feel sad," he began by telling Record.

The winger explained that, despite the frustration, he quickly turned his attention to the next challenges in his career. "The next day I had to roll up my sleeves and continue doing my job at Nottingham, and then the opportunity came up at Besiktas, where I felt I could keep growing and showing my quality. I think everyone did everything possible to make it happen, but in the end it didn’t. In any case, everything is fine, it was a learning experience and allowed me to grow before moving on. Players can’t dwell on something negative. It ended up being an obstacle I overcame, and I went to Besiktas," he added.

During the conversation, Jota Silva was also asked about Sporting’s season and the surprising defeat in the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense. The player said he is convinced that Rui Borges has already put that episode behind him and is fully focused on the new season.

"The coach will get over it... in fact, I believe he already has got over the Cup final and is thinking about what he will do next season to make the team stronger and win titles. That’s what drives Rui Borges. I know it was a very sad moment for him, but I think he has already turned the page and is thinking about the future to put Sporting back on the right track," he said.

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