Official! Winger agrees terms with Varandas and extends Sporting deal | OneFootball

It’s official. Sporting have announced the renewal of their agreement with Constança Maia, who signed a youth development contract and extended her stay with the Club. The 18-year-old right winger is now preparing to continue her development with the lion on her chest, after making her first-team debut last season.

The youngster did not hide her happiness at remaining in Alvalade: “I’m very happy to continue my journey here at Sporting. It has always been a source of pride, both for me and for my family, to represent this badge, and nothing motivates me more than being at this level,” she told the club’s official media.

Constança Maia explained how it all began seven years ago. “I always really liked football, but I was shy about playing and joining a team with boys. But one day, when I was actually going to have a basketball game, there was a trial beforehand, my father saw it, I ended up giving it a go and that’s how I joined Sporting at the age of 11. Sporting has been my first and only home, it has always given me the opportunity and confidence to grow without fear,” she recalled.

The Portugal under-18 international also highlighted her debut for the senior team against Damaiense: “I was quite nervous, but they all gave me a lot of confidence, and when I came on I could only play with a smile on my face. I was focused, but euphoric about what was happening. It was very special,” she said, before describing her style of play: “I’m a very quick player, and that’s my main characteristic; I’m very unpredictable in one-on-one situations; I like to take on opponents and create imbalances. My style of play is very attacking.”

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