Sporting signing can't believe his eyes: this stadium is spectacular | OneFootball

Jesse Derry enjoyed a dream debut at Alvalade by scoring one of the goals in Sporting’s 2-0 win over Monaco in the Cinco Violinos Trophy. The 19-year-old English winger was one of the standout performers in the team’s presentation to the fans and did not hide his delight at his first moment at Alvalade.

After the match, speaking to Sporting TV, he said he was very pleased with the team’s performance against a quality opponent: “It was fantastic. I think the team did very well against Monaco, a great team,” he said.

The young player believes Sporting are on the right track heading into the new season and praised the atmosphere around the team: “It’s exciting for the fans, but also for us. With the season getting closer and closer, I think we’re in a perfect position.”

Speaking about his goal, Derry admitted the moment had a special impact and that he initially doubted the ball had gone in. “It was a surreal feeling when the ball ended up in the back of the net. At first I didn’t even think it had gone in, because the goalkeeper didn’t move. I thought it had gone wide, but when the fans celebrated it was incredible. Hopefully there will be more to come,” he said.

His first experience at Alvalade was marked by the connection he built with the fans, something the Sporting signing greatly appreciated. “I couldn’t have dreamed of a better debut. This stadium is spectacular, the fans make themselves heard throughout the whole game. It gives me a lot of motivation to keep working to score more goals in front of these fans. When we’re kids, we all dream of playing in places like this. It’s a huge honour to play for Sporting. I just want to thank everyone for the way they’ve welcomed me.”

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