Official! Pedro Lima joins Sporting: Can't wait to get started (video) | OneFootball

Official! Pedro Lima is a Sporting signing. The announcement was made by the Alvalade club during the afternoon of this Thursday, May 28, with the player signing a contract valid until June 2031 and an €80 million release clause.

"It is an immense joy, a great source of pride to represent a club of Sporting’s stature, and I can’t wait to get started. Coming here is recognition of my work and a dream come true. Sporting is an incredible club, Alvalade has a huge atmosphere, the fans create an environment that is difficult for opponents, and I’m happy to be playing at Alvalade again, but now on Sporting’s side," he began by telling the Lions’ media outlets.

"I’ve played in any of the midfield positions, and I will give my all in whatever role I’m asked to perform. You can expect someone who will give everything throughout the whole match and do his utmost for this shirt to bring lots of joy to everyone. Regardless of where I am on the pitch, I will fight and always give my best," Pedro Lima stressed, then recalling the importance of leaving Brazil early.

"It was a period of great growth for me, as a person as well. They were experiences that added a great deal to me so I could get here, have this opportunity and be as prepared as possible," recalled the midfielder, who does not hide his ambition.

"My personal goals are to establish myself within the group, get opportunities and make the most of them, bring joy to the fans and the team, and fight for titles, as we already do," Pedro Lima also stressed, and he will have the opportunity to play in the Champions League.

"I always dreamed of reaching this level, I worked very hard for it, and knowing that next season I will have that opportunity is the fulfillment of a dream. It is very rewarding to be able to represent a club of this size in the Champions League," he acknowledged.

Before finishing, Pedro Lima left a message for Sporting’s fans: "I promise maximum commitment and dedication, in training and in matches, to help this club win everything, because that is why we are here and that is what we represent. You can be sure that, in every game, whether at home or away, I will give my all to win."

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