Pedro Lima bound for Sporting, Lions to pay millions for AVS midfielder | OneFootball

Pedro Lima is very close to becoming a Sporting signing for next season. The 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who plays for AVS SAD, is seen by the Lions as one of the solutions to revamp the midfield, and the deal is expected to be completed for a fee in the region of €3.5 million.

The player stood out throughout the season in service of AVS, even scoring two goals against Sporting. The midfielder’s performances caught the attention of Sporting’s hierarchy, which is looking to strengthen an area where major changes are expected in the summer.

Developed at Palmeiras, the player even made his debut for the first team under Abel Ferreira before continuing his career outside Brazil. He also had spells at Norwich (England) and Osijek (Croatia) before arriving in Portuguese football.

The midfielder’s arrival comes at a time when Sporting are preparing to lose key pieces in midfield. Morita is nearing the end of his contract and is expected to leave, while Hjulmand remains highly rated on the international market. At the same time, the Lions remain interested in names such as João Palhinha and Rodrigo Zalazar to strengthen the middle of the park.

This season, wearing the AVS SAD shirt, Pedro Lima – valued at €400,000 – has made 28 appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Betclic and three in the Taça de Portugal. In the 2,058 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has scored six goals and provided two assists.

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