Official! 3 years on, Varandas brings 28-year-old back to Sporting | OneFootball

It’s official. Ana Figueiras is the latest addition to Sporting’s women’s volleyball team. The 28-year-old Portuguese international setter returns to Alvalade after representing the Club in the 2022/23 season, when she helped the Lionesses win the Portuguese Cup.

On her return, she did not hide her satisfaction: "It feels strange, but it’s really good to be back here a few years later. The year I was here ended up being a successful one for the team and I also hope that next year, and the years ahead, will bring more success".

The sport’s coordinator, João Fidalgo, highlighted the player’s experience and quality: "We are very pleased with the signing of Ana Figueiras. She has already been at the Club, she knows very well the reality and the greatness of Sporting. She is someone with an established career in Portugal, in the top division, and is currently the captain of the National Team. She brings a great deal of experience, competitiveness in the position and, above all, adds value to a group that is meant to be combative and have a strong training profile and intensity".

The setter believes she is returning to Alvalade better prepared to face the challenges ahead: "I think these last few years away helped me grow; I went through many decisive moments, which brought maturity to my game and to me as an athlete", she said, before describing herself as "a very ambitious, focused and resilient player".

As for her goals for the new season, Ana Figueiras made it clear that she intends to fight for the main trophies: "It’s an added responsibility, because in the year I was here we won the Portuguese Cup, but the league title was still missing. I know that by accepting a project like this, we aim to compete at the highest level. The goal is to stay at the top of the table and challenge for the titles available to us this year," she said. Avril García will also be a new signing.

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