Official: Ex-Benfica player joins Sporting, calls it a privilege | OneFootball

It's official. Carolina Jorge signed a new training contract with the Sporting women's football team this Wednesday, November 5th. The 15-year-old player, who played for Benfica in 2022/23, expressed her pride in taking this new step in service of the Alvalade Club, where she is already part of the junior team.

“For me, it's a privilege to represent Sporting Clube de Portugal, it's a great Club, a great institution, and the feeling I had was one of joy”, she began by saying to the media, highlighting her great reference in the team.

“I really like Brenda Pérez, for me she is a top player and I think she is a source of inspiration for all of us”. The under-15 international for Portugal set her goals: “As a player, I want to grow, evolve, and work every day” and said she dreams of reaching Sporting's A team, of Micael Sequeira - who is at risk of losing his position.

The footballer spoke about her journey in women's football so far: “I represented Ferreiras for nine years in the Algarve, in the 2022/2023 season I was at Benfica, I ended up returning to Ferreiras, and now I'm starting a new season at Sporting,” she detailed.

In conclusion, Carolina Jorge wants to succeed with the green and white stripes and left a message to the fans: “I can promise that I will give my best and represent Sporting's colors with everything and... go Sporting”, she concluded.

Andreia Bravo returned from injury and was welcomed with a celebration by her teammates:

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