Official! Pote pens new Sporting deal, contract details revealed | OneFootball

It's official. Sporting has renewed Pedro Gonçalves' contract until 2030, maintaining the release clause of 80 million euros. In his first words after signing the new deal, the 27-year-old Portuguese international expressed being "happy" with the agreement reached.

"It's always a proud moment to renew with the Club of my heart and continue playing for Sporting. I feel that the Club, the President, and everyone involved wants me to be part of this story. I am very proud, it's a Club that I love," he said to the media of the lions.

The player shared that the path set at Alvalade was much better than he imagined: "I didn't even expect to reach a Club as big as Sporting. I'm happy to make my history and my path. The most important thing is to bring trophies to the Club and, one day, go to the Sporting Museum and see my name there."

Pote highlighted the evolution that has occurred in various areas over the past five years: "We feel that it's a stable Club. There have been changes at the José Alvalade Stadium, works at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy. A lot has changed, I see the Club growing and that's the most important, especially because Sporting has to be one of the best clubs in Portugal and Europe," he stated.

The 'number 8' - who was called to the National Team - said that the main goal for this season is the championship: "We will give our best to win (...) Individually, it has been a good season and one of my best starts. I will do my best to continue like this," he said, leaving a message to the fans: "Keep supporting us as you have done so far. Believe in the team because you will be very important throughout the season. We need everyone with us. The fans are the strongest side of the Club," he concluded.

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