Official! Shock move: Portugal star swaps Benfica for Sporting (video) | OneFootball

Official! Beatriz Cameirão is a new signing for Sporting’s women’s team. The Portugal international terminated her contract with Benfica by mutual agreement and signed a deal with the Lions until June 2029, in one of the most surprising moves of this transfer window.

“I’m very happy to be here. Sporting’s interest came up and became a reality. I felt that the coaching staff value me, that they wanted me here, and I can only thank them for that, as well as Bárbara, the director, because I know she made a great effort to bring me here. So, I’m very happy to be at Sporting and what I promise is that I will give my best for this shirt,” she told Sporting’s media channels.

The 25-year-old midfielder arrives with 47 caps for Portugal and explained what she can offer her new team. “I play in midfield, I really like playing as a number eight and that’s normally the position I play most, but I can also play as a number six. I’m also a player who likes the defensive side of the game, I like defending and keeping the team balanced, but above all I like playing as a number eight so I have the freedom to get into the box, attack, shoot and be more free on the pitch.”

Beatriz Cameirão also left a meaningful message in her farewell to the Eagles, the club she represented for six seasons. “I leave with a clear conscience, certain that I gave everything for Benfica while I felt represented and while I recognized in the club the values I have always defended and that contributed to my development. When that identification no longer existed and I was told how they did — or did not — see me in their plans, I understood that my path had to follow another direction.”

After spells at Benfica and Damaiense, the Portugal international is now beginning a new chapter at Alvalade and asked for the fans’ support. “Come watch and support the women’s team. We promise to give everything on the pitch. In every match we play, we will always wear the Sporting shirt with pride and defend it with lion’s claws. I hope to see you at the Academy, at the Stadium, or wherever it may be, supporting us.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.