Official! João Virgínia leaves Sporting, unveiled by another club | OneFootball

has officially signed for Wolverhampton, in the second tier of English football, leaving Sporting after just one season. The 26-year-old goalkeeper signed a contract valid until 2029 and will now work under César Peixoto. As our newspaper exclusively reported, the shot-stopper had offers from England to continue his career.

Developed between Benfica and Arsenal, the player reached senior football through Everton, who signed him in 2018. In 2021/22, he had his first spell with the Lions, then on loan from the English club, before returning to the Liverpool side, where he remained for two more seasons in service of the Toffees.

The goalkeeper returned to Alvalade last season, this time on a permanent deal, but was unable to establish himself as a regular in the team. Throughout the season, he was used in only eight matches, almost always remaining the second choice in goal behind Rui Silva.

The departure comes precisely as Sporting prepare for a succession in goal. João Virgínia leaves Alvalade the day after Kaique Pereira arrived in Lisbon, a goalkeeper who is on his way to strengthening the Lions' squad and who is expected to fill one of the spots in the position.

With his return to England, the Portuguese player now begins a new stage of his career. The goalkeeper joins the team managed by César Peixoto, looking to regain prominence after a season in which he had few opportunities.

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