Sofia Oliveira tells Sporting: don't sell this gem, he's the present | OneFootball

Flávio Gonçalves's display in Sporting's 4-1 win over Celtic continues to draw praise, with Sofia Oliveira taking to social media to praise the 19-year-old footballer and call for greater appreciation of the Academy.

"Flávio Gonçalves is the present," wrote the commentator on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) last Tuesday, July 14.

The attacking midfielder was one of the standout players in the friendly played in the Algarve, showing personality on the ball, quality in linking up play between the lines, and involvement in the recovery that led to the Lions' first goal.

The performance reinforced the positive signs he had already been showing during pre-season and once again put his name among the most promising young players to come through the green-and-white academy. Born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France, the number 58 began his journey at Rio Ave before moving to Sporting in 2019, when he was just 12 years old.

Last season, the player was seen as one of the talents with the greatest room for development in the Academy and was included in the first team's preparations for the new campaign.

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