Lions target unsettles ex-Sporting man, hints at Rio Ave exit: We'll see... | OneFootball

Clayton was a major figure in the Rio Ave - Braga match, a game of the fourth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, which ended in a two-all draw. The Vila do Conde striker stood out, scoring a brace for the home team, and at the end of the match he commented on a possible departure from the club this summer.

"We were left with a bitter taste for having suffered near the end. It was a tough game, we dominated in the 1st half and Sp. Braga in the 2nd half. Therefore, the result is fair", Clayton began to explain, taking the opportunity to analyze the match in the first instance.

The Brazilian striker did not hide his pleasure at having scored twice in the match, despite regretting letting the three points slip away: "We were looking for the victory, but we ended up suffering in the end. I'm happy for the goals I scored".

"Will I continue at Rio Ave in September? We'll see. I'm focused on my job", he concluded, when asked about a possible departure from the club this summer. Remember that Clayton was linked to Sporting for several weeks. However, the deal for the star seems to have become more difficult with the arrival of Fotis Ioannidis to Alvalade, a Greek who occupies the same position on the field.

In addition to Clayton, it's worth highlighting the presence on the field of João Moutinho and Paulo Oliveira, two Portuguese players who have passed through Sporting. The draw saw the Braga players accumulate their eighth point in the Liga Portugal Betclic, in four games played. Rio Ave, on the other hand, continues with only three.

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