Rúben Semedo, former FC Porto, returns to Portugal to bolster AVS defence | OneFootball

The central defender, free after leaving Al Markhiya from the Qatar championship, said he arrived "motivated by a new challenge," confident in the club's stay in the top tier of Portuguese football.

"We all know that AVS is in a complicated situation, but I like these kinds of challenges when almost no one believes. We have the quality and team spirit to turn things around," said the player upon arriving in Vila das Aves.

The experienced defender, with three caps for Portugal, highlighted the team spirit felt in the first training session.

"I saw quality and unity. I believe we can turn things around, and God willing, we will have victories and good performances soon," he mentioned.

Semedo, who has played for clubs like Sporting, Villarreal, Olympiacos, and FC Porto, has 319 games and nine trophies to his name, including a Portuguese league and two Greek leagues.

"I believe my experience can help a lot, especially at this stage. I come with a good attitude and a desire to win. Every game will be a final," concluded the central defender, who arrives to fill a gap recently pointed out by coach João Pedro Sousa.

After eight rounds in the I Liga, AVS occupies the last place, with only one point, four behind the second-to-last, Tondela, also in the direct relegation zone, and five behind Estoril Praia, in the 'play-off' spot.

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