Official! Sporting captain announces exit: life moves in cycles | OneFootball

Guilherme Silva announced, through social media, the end of his spell at Sporting. The 20-year-old centre-back, who was also captain of the Lions’ under-23 team, is preparing to leave Alvalade after five seasons in the service of the green-and-white Club.

The young defender arrived at Sporting in 2020/21 from AD Oeiras and progressed through the various youth ranks until taking on a prominent role in the secondary team. This season, Guilherme Silva made 16 appearances for the under-23s and even trained with the first team under the watch of Rui Borges.

In his farewell, the defender left an emotional message on social media, recalling his journey at the Club. “Life is made of cycles and this one has come to an end. I arrived as a boy full of dreams and eager to grow. I leave here a strong man, grateful for all the lessons and learning. Friendships were formed that I will carry with me for life, and memories I will never forget. The road is long and this is only the beginning… Thank you, Sporting!”, he wrote.

In addition to his path with the under-23s, Guilherme Silva was part of the team that won the national under-17 championship in the 2021/22 season. In that campaign, the centre-back played in eight matches and scored one goal, leaving a strong impression during his time in Sporting’s youth setup.

The announcement thus marks the end of a link that began in his teenage years and now opens the door to a new challenge in the career of the young Portuguese defender, who will look to continue his development outside the Sporting universe, although there is still no official confirmation.

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